his is an attractive, fast-growing, spreading, herbaceous groundcover that grows from 300 mm to 600 mm in height. If you have a large expanse that needs covering, try the magic of this African beauty. Creeping foxglove is the most rewarding and friendliest of all the groundcovers (it may even prove too friendly in a small garden!).

This ground cover thrives in semi-shade and will also grow in sunny spots if it receives adequate moisture. It can be planted in any soil in the garden, but will do better if plenty of compost is added. Propagate from cuttings taken after flowering or by removing rooted runners (small plants must be protected from frost).It is semi-hardy, and young plants require protection in areas of heavy frost. In tropical areas it can grow rampantly.

Leaves are simple and dark green

it produces a cream-coloured flower with tessellated purple markings on the palate (lower petal of the corolla) in spring and summer.