Digitalis ‘Hanabee Pink’ – Soft Spires for Romantic Borders
Delight your garden with the graceful charm of Digitalis ‘Hanabee Pink’, a beautiful variety of foxglove celebrated for its elegant towers of blush-pink tubular blooms. Rising in early summer, these tall, bee-friendly spires bring gentle height and movement to borders and are perfect for creating that classic cottage garden feel.
A favourite with pollinators and gardeners alike, ‘Hanabee Pink’ combines structural elegance with soft colour tones, making it a versatile choice for borders, wildlife gardens, and semi-shaded planting schemes.
Why Grow Digitalis ‘Hanabee Pink’?
Romantic Blush-Pink Blooms
Each tall spire is adorned with dozens of soft pink flowers, often with delicate spotting inside—creating a vertical display that’s both subtle and eye-catching.
Pollinator Magnet
Much-loved by bees, especially bumblebees, Digitalis is an excellent way to support garden biodiversity.
Shade Tolerant
Performs beautifully in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland borders or tricky north- and east-facing beds.
Cottage Garden Favourite
Its graceful, vertical presence fits perfectly in informal, traditional, or wildlife-friendly gardens, where it pairs beautifully with plants like hardy geraniums, roses, or ornamental grasses.
Self-Seeding for Naturalising
Allow to go to seed and it will gently reappear year after year, weaving itself into your borders with natural charm.
How to Grow Digitalis ‘Hanabee Pink’
Position:
Thrives in dappled shade or partial sun. Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.
Height & Spread:
Grows to 90–120cm tall × 30–45cm wide.
Soil:
Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Add compost when planting for best results.
Flowering Time:
Blooms from June to July. Deadhead to encourage side shoots or leave to self-seed.
Watering:
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first season and when in flower.
Maintenance:
Very low-maintenance. Cut back after flowering if you don’t wish to self-seed.
Hardiness:
Hardy throughout the UK. Usually grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial.
Design Ideas
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Stunning when planted in drifts behind lower-growing perennials.
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Adds gentle height and texture to mixed borders and wildlife gardens.
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Beautiful in white and pastel colour schemes, especially when combined with peonies, astrantias, or campanulas.
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Ideal for shaded or semi-shaded beds where height and colour are needed.
⚠️ Safety Note
Like all Digitalis species, ‘Hanabee Pink’ is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
Final Thought
Elegant and wildlife-friendly, Digitalis ‘Hanabee Pink’ is the perfect plant for adding graceful height, subtle colour, and ecological value to your garden. Whether you're creating a romantic border or a shady sanctuary, this classic foxglove delivers beauty and balance with ease.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
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