Digitalis Arctic Fox™ Series

Digitalis Arctic Fox™ Lemon Cream ('Balroxleam' PPAF)

Foxglove

Photo Credit: Darwin Perennials


Digitalis Arctic Fox™ Lemon Cream ('Balroxleam' PPAF)

Foxglove

One of the best recent Digitalis introductions; continues to receive accolades in nationwide trials. Blooms the first year without vernalization and produces new flowers all summer when deadheaded. Light yellow flowers with copper speckled throats are presented on strong, upright stems. Short-lived perennial. Breeder: Darwin Perennials. Award: Best of Species, Pennsylvania State University Trials

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 18-24"
  • Spread: 16-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 18-24"
  • Spread: 16-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

First year flowering from Quick Turn 32s; pinch once to encourage development of multiple flower scapes. Ideal for 2.5 quart and 1.5 gallon finished production.

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes