Foxglove – “Camelot Cream”

Foxglove Camelot Cream produces tall, graceful spires of soft creamy-white bell-shaped flowers with delicately speckled throats. Part of the well-loved Camelot series, this foxglove flowers in its first year from seed, unlike traditional biennial foxgloves that bloom in their second year. With its refined colour and stately growth, it’s perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders and romantic cut-flower displays.

🌿 Growing Conditions

✅ Plant Size

Height: 90–120 cm
Spread: 30–45 cm

✅ Climate

Thrives in cool to mild seasons.
Best suited to most regions of South Africa during the cooler growing months.
Performs best in spring and early summer.

✅ Soil Requirements

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost.
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).
Moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter encourages strong flowering.

✅ Sunlight Needs

Full sun to partial shade.
In warmer regions, light afternoon shade helps plants perform best.

🌱 Planting Instructions

✅ Best Planting Time

Late summer to autumn (February–April) for spring flowering.
Early spring (August–September) sowings also perform well.

✅ Sowing Seeds

Seed Preparation:
No soaking required.

Seed Trays:
Sow seeds on the surface of seed trays or lightly cover with a fine layer of soil.

Direct Sowing:
Can also be sown directly into prepared beds.

Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
Germination Time: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C

💧 Watering & Fertilisation

✅ Watering

Water moderately and consistently.
Keep soil evenly moist during growth and flowering.

✅ Fertilisation

At Planting: Incorporate compost into the soil.
During Growth: Feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced flowering fertiliser.

✅ Mulching

Apply mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.

🐛 Pest & Disease Management

✅ Common Pests

Aphids & Slugs – protect young plants and treat if necessary.

✅ Common Diseases

Powdery Mildew – ensure good airflow between plants.
Avoid overhead watering where possible.

🌸 Flowering & Maintenance

✅ Bloom Time

Spring to early summer.

✅ First-Year Flowering

Unlike many traditional foxgloves, Camelot Cream blooms in its first year from seed.

✅ Picking & Pruning

Cut flowering stems regularly for bouquets.
Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional blooms.

🌿 Garden Uses & Companion Planting

✅ Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with roses, delphiniums, salvias and other cottage garden perennials.

✅ Best Uses

Mixed borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens and cut-flower beds.
Tall spires add vertical elegance and structure.

Why Grow Foxglove ‘Camelot Cream’?

🤍 Elegant creamy-white bell-shaped blooms
🌸 Flowers in the first year from seed
🌿 Adds height and structure to garden beds
✂️ Excellent cut flower for romantic bouquets
🐝 Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

Grow Foxglove Camelot Cream for timeless cottage-garden beauty and soft, elegant blooms that brighten borders and attract pollinators. 🌸🐝

⚠️ Note: Foxglove (Digitalis) plants are toxic if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.