Description

Start Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) from seed for planting in cottage gardens. This biennial garden plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil rich in organic matter as it establishes.

Prepare the soil before sowing, and start seeds within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Tall spikes carry bell-shaped flowers in soft pink to creamy apricot
Each bloom has a pale yellow throat with small brown spots inside
Green, velvety leaves
Blooms in early summer
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightPartial shade to full sun.
SoilRich, moist, well-drained.
Planting MethodSurface sow; needs light
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep consistently moist.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Surface sow; needs light.

2

Partial shade to full sun.

3

Rich, moist, well-drained.

4

Keep consistently moist.

5

May bloom first year. Self-seeds lightly. All parts toxic.

3. Garden Uses

Flower garden borders Cottage-style gardens Decorative containers Mass plantings Cut-flower displays

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