A traditional cottage garden favourite, Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a tall and charming plant with delicate, freckled flowers. These biennial seeds grow leafy rosettes in their first year before sending up tall flower spikes in the second.
Sow Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) seeds in spring or early summer, either in trays or directly into the soil. They grow well in partial shade and well-drained soil, so they are best planted in woodland edges or mixed borders, where their height and colour can truly shine. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) seeds combine particularly well with wildflower seeds and other shade-loving perennial seeds.
Foxgloves also make excellent cut flowers, adding height to vases and borders. Cut the stems when the lower blooms begin to open, remove any excess foliage, and place them in water straight away for best results.
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is typically a biennial, forming leafy growth in the first year and flowers in the second before setting seed. However, in some conditions, they may behave as short-lived perennials, particularly if they are deadheaded regularly. To ensure you have foxgloves each year let them set seed rather than deadheading them early.
Yes, all parts of a Foxglove plant are toxic if ingested, containing compounds that affect the heart. It’s best to plant them away from areas accessed by pets or small children and handle them carefully when pruning or collecting seeds. Wearing gloves can help prevent skin irritation from handling the leaves and stems.
Sow Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) seeds in trays or directly in well-prepared soil from late spring to early summer. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and position plants in dappled shade or full sun. Once your Foxglove seedlings are well established, transplant them to their final position in autumn for flowering the following year.
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