Foxglove Excelsior Mix – 300 seeds

Common Name: Foxglove Excelsior Mix
Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea

Physical Attributes:  A stunning collection of biennial flowers that will add a touch of elegance to any garden. These tall and majestic plants produce spikes of bell-shaped flowers in a range of colours, including pink, purple, white.
Uses: Beds, borders and cut flowers.
Life Cycle: Biennial
Growing Height: 150cm
Attracts: Butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
When to Sow: Spring/Summer/Autumn
Sowing Depth: Surface Sow
Sow Spacing: 40cm
Sowing Method: Recommended to sow direct or sow in trays and transplant when large enough to handle.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 21 – 28 days
Maintenance: Regular feeding and watering is recommended. Foxglove plants may need watering during the growing season. Shelter from the wind as best as possible.  Foxgloves may need staked during their growth due to height and weight.  Use either stakes or trellis, they grow beautifully along walls.  Deadhead foxglove flowers regularly during the growing season. Cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers.
Seeds Per Packet: 300

*The seeds or any part of this plant may not be used for human consumption. – Food Standard Australia & New Zealand*

*It’s worth noting that the dried leaves of this plant are used to produce digitalis, which is a powerful heart treatment.
Because of this we strongly recommend that it should only be used as garden flowers.

Note: Foxglove can be an invasive species in Tasmania.