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Digitalis purpurea 'Giant Shirley'
Digitalis purpurea 'Giant Shirley'
Commonly known as the Foxglove, Giant Shirley Digitalis comes in mixed colors. Foxgloves are tall plants with elongated, spotted, bell-shaped flowers of red, white and pink. Prefers shade in moderately rich soil.
- Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
- Bloom Time Early to midsummer (June-July)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As#1 BAREROOT
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior'
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Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior' -
Size:
#1 BAREROOT -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Woodland Garden
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Flower Color:
Mixed -
Flower Form:
Spikes of dangling, 2" long bells -
Foliage Type:
Featherlike fronds -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
12 - 15 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant with top of root ball at soil level and space 12-15" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Moist and well-drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. The foxglove will self-seed if spent flowers are not removed.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Plant with top of root ball at soil levelWatering Requirements:
Average water needsFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Before planting soak in water for 30 minutes
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
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Reviewed by 4 customers
Not one of the 25 bare roots that I ordered grew
Bummer. I planted 25 bare roots last fall when they were shipped. I live in zone 6. Should be hardy to zone 4. Not one grew this year. All money lost.
Will spread beautifully in a bed
I planted some of these 3 years ago. I let the seeds drop and it filled my whole flower bed with new plans that I was able to add to other beds as a background !
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Planted in garden just before frost and snow. Looking forward to spring regrowth and colorful plants
I have so many I don't need to buy
I believ my mom planted these years ago and they keep coming back year after year
Questions & Answers
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When will this product be available?
- Asked by Mike
- Verified Reply - AngelaI don't have any information about future availability. You can enter your email on the product page if you would like to be notified when we can begin accepting orders again.Was this answer helpful to you
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I planted the giant Shirley when the arrived last fall but they haven't come up. I live in San Francisco. Might they still or does this mean I've done something wrong?
- Asked by Denise
- Verified Reply - AngelaIt's a little too early to worry about your Giant Shirley Foxglove. In your area, they should start showing up around the end of March.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many come in "1 bag"?
- Asked by Peggie
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Digitalis Purpurea 'Giant Shirley' offer includes 5 bareroot plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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I live in Houston Texas - can this plant grow here?
- Asked by Norma
- Verified Reply - AngelaHouston is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The Digitalis Purpurea is suited for zones 4 to 8. It's likely too hot for them to perform well there. Was this answer helpful to you
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If I plant these giant shirley foxgloves this spring, will they bloom this year? BTW, all those lilies I ordered last year were spectacular and I made a gorgeous calendar for friends. If you would like to see some pix, let me know
- Asked by Roger
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe are so happy to hear you enjoyed your lilies and we would love to see photos. You can upload them right on our website. The Digitalis Purpurea 'Giant Shirley' is a biennial. It will grow foliage the first year and bloom the second year after planting. They do self seed and if allowed to grow freely, you will eventually have blooms every year. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is it too late to plant foxglove in Michigan?
- Asked by Jason
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant the Digitalis Purpurea as long as the ground is not frozen. Was this answer helpful to you
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Do these need to be staked?
- Asked by Peggers
- Verified Reply - AngelaFoxglove may need staking, especially if exposed to high winds and heavy rain. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this a biennial of a perennial? Will it take 2 years to bloom?
- Asked by Laurie 64
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Digitalis Purpurea 'Giant Shirley' is a perennial but may take two years to begin blooming. Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these Perennial or Biennial? Thank you!
- Asked by Deborah
- Verified Reply - ViciThese are called short-lived perennials. Many short-lived perennials self-seed so even though you lose a plant after a few years, there’s a decent chance it will have scattered some bonus plants in your garden. Was this answer helpful to you
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How man bare roots per bag?
- Asked by Bill
- Verified Reply - KimberlyDigitalis Purpurea 'Giant Shirley' includes 5 per bag. This information is found above the pricing on our website. Was this answer helpful to you
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