Foxglove Excelsior Mixed Seeds
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Stunning Blooms. Tall spires with trumpet-shaped flowers in a wide colour range.
Discover the timeless beauty of Foxglove (Digitalis) Excelsior Mixed seeds! This traditional cottage garden favourite features tall, elegant spires of trumpet-shaped flowers in a stunning array of colours, including many shades of purple. The lightly sweet fragrance attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden. Reaching a height of 125-150cm (48-60"), these hardy biennials are a striking addition to any landscape. Caution: Toxic if eaten.
Handy Tip:
Allow the flower spikes to dry into the late Autumn before cutting down, so that the seed is scattered to produce flowers the following year.
Key Features
- Traditional Favourite: Classic cottage garden flower.
- Attracts Pollinators: Lightly sweet fragrance appeals to bees and butterflies.
- Impressive Height: Grows to 125-150cm (48-60").
- Hardy Biennial: Long-lasting and resilient.
- Caution: Toxic if eaten.
Technical specifications
| Approx. Seed count | 1400 seeds |
| When to Sow | March to June |
| Where to Sow | Sow the seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist compost and cover with a light sprinkling of vermiculite. Place the container in a propagator or a warm spot with a temperature of 15-20°C (59-68°F). Ensure the seeds receive light for optimal germination. |
| What to do Next | When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots or trays. In the autumn, once they are mature enough, plant them out into borders. Alternatively, overwinter the plants in a cold frame and plant them out the following spring. |
| Flowers | June to July the following year. |