Digitalis purpurea

Foxgloves are one of the most magical plants in the garden. Beautiful bell shaped flowers bloom on tall stems that pollinators love. Bumblebees can often be found buzzing through the blooms. This blend includes shades of peach, apricot, lavender white and magenta.

Please note: All parts of this flowering plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Use caution around children and pets.

Details:
Plant type: perennial
Site: full sun
Planting depth: surface sow
Plant spacing: 9-12 in
Germination rate: 98%
Seeds per packet: 100
Seed origin: Ontario, Canada

How to grow
First year flowering. Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost date. Seeds require light to germinate. Bottom water until seedlings emerge as seeds very tiny. Foxgloves are cold tolerant and seedlings can be planted out 3-4 weeks before your last frost date provided they are covered during cold nights. Seedlings can also be planted after your last frost date.

How to harvest
Harvest when the lower 1/3 of flowers on a spike have opened and before bees pollinate as blooms will drop. Deadheading encourages plants to re-bloom.