Foxglove Seeds - Alba Digitalis purpurea
- Biennial; Classic, beautiful blooms
- USDA Zones 4-9; Adaptable to Sun or Shade
- White Blooms
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
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| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
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Product Description
Foxglove Seeds - Alba
Popularized by the English or Cottage style of gardening, Foxglove seeds might seem typecast to some, but the reality is that every gardener usually has at least one problem area in their garden… Soil a little too moist, a little too much shade… Foxglove Seeds are your answer! Especially the elegant and graceful Alba Foxglove! Pure, crisp white flowers on tall sturdy stalks, Alba Seeds can be hard to find elsewhere, but we’ve got you covered!
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Fast Facts
Name: Foxglove Seeds - Alba Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea Life Cycle: Biennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: Tall green stalks with an abundance of stacked tubular white blossoms. Could be considered invasive in areas of USA. Check with your local agricultural office Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: White Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Plant Height: Up to 47 inches Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Alba Foxglove
When to Plant Foxglove Seeds
Direct sow after all threat of frost has passed, up to early Summer. Can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the final frost date.
Where to Plant Foxglove Seeds
Foxglove prefers Full Sun, but can tolerate Partial Shade conditions. In warmer climates, Partial Shade can be preferable. Choose an area with some wind protection, as regular wind exposure can impact the growth pattern.
How to Plant Foxglove Seeds
Moisten soil and hand scatter seeds onto the surface approximately every 12-18 inches, and compress seeds onto the surface. Do not cover the seeds, as they require sunlight in order to germinate. Once seedlings develop two or more leaves, thin growth back to every 12-18 inches. Choose rich, loamy, well-draining soil that's slightly acidic - you may wish to Amend with organic matter as well.
How to Care for Foxglove
After your plants have established, add a layer of mulch in order to aid in retaining moisture. You can leave this mulch overwinter as well to insulate the roots for the following season as well. As a tall-grower, Foxglove will likely need staking. If you want your Foxglove to self sow, be sure not to deadhead your flowers when they're spent.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
Review
Foxglove Facts
Foxgloves are a Biennial, Which means they will bloom every OTHER year, not every year.
So when you plant them, they will flower the 2nd, 4th, 6th years, etc.
I love them they are beautiful and prolific, thought not advised for those with pets.
They appear to flower every year after the 2nd year due to reseeding themselves everywhere
So when purchasing plants, learn the terms: Annual, Perennial, Biennial. etc....
Review
Very hopeful! To be cont'd...
I was quite nervous about sowing these seeds. I didn't realize that they would be so small and require 2 seasons to bloom. I started them inside in sterile seed mix and grow lights. Once sprouted, I thinned them out and after frost I transplanted them outside. They are doing great although only about 10" tall by fall. I am hoping they will return next spring and bloom for me. Like all seed packets I received from Eden Bros., I wish they printed specific planting info on the packet. Such as, sun requirements, plant height, and how deep to sow, as I had to refer to the website before planting.
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