Digitalis purpurea, Common Foxglove Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Plantaginaceae |
| Native region |
Western and Central Europe |
| Mature height |
90-150 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Partial shade to filtered sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun |
| Watering |
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at planting plus a balanced feed monthly in growth |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Foxglove is grown purely as an ornamental, adding vertical drama to borders, woodland corners and cut-flower arrangements. Its nectar-rich bells are a magnet for bees. <strong>Note:</strong> all parts are toxic if eaten, so keep away from children and pets.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Foxglove seed is tiny and needs light to sprout, so <strong>surface sow</strong> and press in gently without covering. Start in trays and keep moist; germination takes <strong>14-21 days</strong>. Transplant seedlings 30-45 cm apart once they have 4-5 true leaves. Sown in autumn, plants form a rosette over winter and send up flower spikes the following spring; bloom comes about 5-6 months from sowing.</p>