Digitalis purpurea L. var. maculata superba
Maculata superba is a distinctly spotted form. [Hortus]. Digitalis purpurea superba, a hybrid with pink and purple flowers, was introduced in 1842. [PD]. This is probably the ‘new spotted’ form ordered by Macarthur. Whether it is a true hybrid or a variety of purpurea with particularly prominent spots is unclear.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Seed order to Hurst and McMullen, Seedsmen and Florists of London, on 8th April 1846. [MP A2933-1, p.132].
Notes
Published Sep 24, 2009 - 12:18 PM | Last updated Feb 18, 2010 - 05:10 PM
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Leopard foxglove |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Digitalis (new spotted)
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| Confidence level | medium |