Foxglove Seeds - Excelsior Mix Digitalis purpurea
- Biennial; Long lasting cut flowers
- Grows well in moist, shady locations
- Traditional cottage garden bloom
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.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| 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 |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
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Product Description
Foxglove Seeds - Excelsior Mix
Foxglove is a tall, elegant flower that produces lovely tubular flowers of alternating color. It is particularly cherished by those gardeners looking to add reliable color to moist, shady areas – an environment in which Foxglove – and little else - thrives!
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Fast Facts
Name: Foxglove Seeds - Excelsior Mix 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 blossoms in a variety of colors. 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: Pink, Purple, 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 Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Excelsior 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
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Amazing!
Can’t say enough about good things about this company. I got a few different types of seeds from them for the first time this season (Jan 2019) I didn’t expect to have the amount of success I did! Particularly- these foxgloves have been amazing growers. I started them inside in February. Foxgloves often don’t bloom the first year, so I never expected them too. It is now end of May. I had amazing success with all the seeds I planted - nearly all germinated. Now they are outside and beginning to have small blooms! Next year they will mature and get tall - but for this year I have them all in pots (assuming they wouldn’t be blooming) and they’re all already over a foot tall and showing their colors and tiny, baby blooms. That’s impressive! I can see their colors as well and have a good mix of pinks, purple, yellow. Most people don’t see any blooms at all their first year, let alone in 3-4 months. Very healthy, strong, seeds. I couldn’t be happier. Great company.
Review
So far so good!
Received my packet very quickly and it came with a bonus packet of basil! Yay! The seeds are TINY! Like smaller than pieces of sand which is really incredible. My seedlings are doing very well and it's been about 2 months. They are only about 2 inches tall so far. They love the sunlight so I have to rotate my tray every few days. Try not to sow them too close together because they are very delicate when trying to put them into separate pods. I will definitely write a review when they are outside blooming this summer!
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