Digitalis 'Candy Mountain'
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, hummingbird-friendly floral displays.
Discover the enchanting Digitalis 'Candy Mountain', a foxglove cultivar that brings unique charm to your garden. Its large, rosy-pink to mauve bells are distinctively upturned, revealing captivating freckled interiors. These blooms cluster along strong, 20-inch stems, providing continuous color from early summer. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall, this biennial plant is a magnet for hummingbirds and a deterrent for deer and rabbits. It thrives in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in warmer regions, preferring well-drained, enriched soil. Ideal for borders, woodland settings, and as a striking cut flower.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
SKU
31545
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, upward-facing floral display
- Landscapers needing dramatic vertical height for garden borders
- Conservationists looking to attract hummingbirds and bees
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Gardeners wanting long-lived, permanent perennial plantings
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance garden varieties
Performance breakdown
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems eliminate the need for unsightly garden stakes.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing hummingbirds into your garden landscape.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your blooms.
Visual Impact
Upturned, freckled bells offer a unique aesthetic for floral displays.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort care requirements make this an ideal choice for gardeners.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color production provides beauty throughout the early summer season.
Key Specs
SKU
31545
Genus
Digitalis
Species
purpurea
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zone 4 - 9
Features
- Unique upturned flower bells with freckled interiors
- Strong stems that do not require staking
- Blooms heavily for multiple seasons
- Attractive to hummingbirds
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Excellent as a cut flower
- Repeat bloomer with intermittent flowering
- Low maintenance plant
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and unique design of Digitalis 'Candy Mountain'. The primary sentiment centers on the plant's robust health upon delivery, ensuring successful establishment and reliable performance. Customers are particularly delighted by the striking, upward facing blooms, which provide significant visual impact and act as a dependable focal point. This variety is highly valued for its distinctive aesthetic appeal and proven garden reliability.
Know before you buy
No, this cultivar is specifically bred for its strong, sturdy stems. They are designed to stand tall on their own without the need for additional support or staking.
If you live in a cooler climate, plant this foxglove in full sun to maximize bloom production. In warmer regions, provide partial shade to protect the plant from intense afternoon heat.
Yes, the foliage of this plant is generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are a common nuisance.
As a biennial, 'Candy Mountain' typically spends its first year establishing foliage and its second year producing its signature blooms before setting seed. It is often grown in groups to ensure you have flowering plants in your garden every year.
Absolutely. The strong stems and unique, upturned bells make 'Candy Mountain' an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements, adding both height and visual interest to indoor displays.
This plant thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Ensure your planting site has good drainage to prevent water from sitting around the roots, which can be detrimental to the plant's health.
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