Description

Growing Instructions Before Planting: Digitalis seeds are most commonly sown outdoors after the last frost, for earliest blooms, begin indoors 4-6 weeks prior. Mixed color foxgloves will germinate in 7-14 days with moisture. Seedlings should be hardened off before being transplanted to the garden. Planting: Lightly press 4-6 mixed color foxglove seeds into the soil 12-18" apart. Digitalis can be susceptible to mildew if soil is not properly drained. Although no serious pests, watch for aphids, mealy bugs, and slugs. Watering: Mixed color foxgloves thrive in consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil without ever being left dry. Sunlight: Full Sun/ Partial Shade Growth Habit: 14-16" tall upright with a 12-18" spread of densely blooming stalks bursting with tubular-shaped blooms. Days to Maturity: Foxglove seeds are perennials that mature in their second year. The flower stems, and seeds of Digitalis Purpurea are toxic and extremely poisonous to humans if ingested and even fatal to some animals. Although highly toxic, chemicals and steroids within the foxglove are essential in the medical industry. If anything, please let me know. Thank you