{"product_id":"al-digitalis-suttons-apricot","title":"Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sutton's Apricot' is a distinctive foxglove variety. It brings soft apricot-pink flower spikes to your garden in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a semi-evergreen biennial or short-lived perennial. It forms a clump of soft green, lance-shaped leaves in its first year. In the second year, it sends up impressive flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches a height of up to 1.5 metres with a spread of about 60 centimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, tubular flowers are 4cm long and bloom in an elegant, upright spire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther names:\u003c\/strong\u003e You may find this plant sold as \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Primrose', 'Apricot', 'Apricot Beauty', or under the general term Digitalis apricot hybrids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubular flowers of 'Sutton's Apricot' are a rich nectar source for long-tongued bees. Bumblebees in particular favour these blooms. By planting this foxglove, you directly support these vital pollinators in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in partial shade or full sun, provided the soil stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location with moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis foxglove thrives in cottage garden schemes or woodland edge planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt often self-seeds, so you can allow new plants to develop in suitable spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor continuous displays, sow new seed every two years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to add vertical interest and wildlife value to a shaded border? Digitalis 'Sutton's Apricot' provides a unique colour alternative to the common purple foxglove.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":55537340940675,"sku":"AL-57405","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":55537340973443,"sku":"AL-57774","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Suttons-Apricot-Digitalis-Foxglove-JET-scaled-1-600x764.jpg?v=1766139815","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-digitalis-suttons-apricot","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}