Foxglove Camelot White produces tall, elegant spires of pure white bell-shaped flowers with delicately speckled throats. Part of the popular Camelot series, this foxglove flowers in its first year from seed, unlike traditional biennial foxgloves that bloom in their second year. Its crisp white blooms bring brightness and vertical elegance to cottage gardens, mixed borders and cut-flower plantings.
🌿 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 White 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 cottage garden perennials.
✅ Best Uses
Mixed borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens and cut-flower beds.
Tall flower spikes add graceful height and structure.
Why Grow Foxglove ‘Camelot White’?
🤍 Pure white bell-shaped blooms
🌸 Flowers in the first year from seed
🌿 Adds height and elegance to garden borders
✂️ Excellent cut flower for bouquets
🐝 Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
Grow Foxglove Camelot White for timeless cottage-garden beauty and luminous white blooms that bring elegance and pollinators to your garden. 🌸🐝
⚠️ Note: Foxglove (Digitalis) plants are toxic if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.
