Digitalis purpurea 'Virtuoso' Rose - 2026

Digitalis purpurea ‘Virtuoso Rose’ is a compact biennial or short-lived perennial, admired for its upright spires of rose-pink tubular flowers with darker spots in the throat. The blooms rise above a basal rosette of dark green, soft-hairy foliage, adding vertical colour and structure to summer borders. The showy flower spikes make it especially effective when planted in groups, creating a bold display in cottage gardens, mixed perennial beds, or wildlife planting schemes.

This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil and does best in full sun to partial shade. Regular deadheading helps extend flowering, and allowing good air circulation reduces disease risk. As a biennial/traditional ‘short-lived perennial’, it may self-seed, helping maintain presence in the garden. With minimal maintenance, ‘Virtuoso Rose’ offers reliable summer interest and pollinator attraction.