Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Rosa 'New Dawn'
Rosaceae · flowers
Digitalis purpurea
Plantaginaceae · flowers
Climbing Rose (Zones 5-9)
Foxglove (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Climbing Rose | Foxglove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosa 'New Dawn' | Digitalis purpurea |
| Family | Rosaceae | Plantaginaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 20' | 5' |
| Spread | 10' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Late Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | Pink | Purple, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Fast |
| Native Region | Hybrid (US) | Europe |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Climbing Rose
Foxglove
Climbing Rose
Foxglove
Choose Climbing Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.
Choose Foxglove if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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