Description
Wild Foxglove Seed by Mr. Fothergill’s. Magical early summer colour. Rare in the wild, they make majestic garden plants. Beautifully dappled blooms attract beneficial insects.
Height: 120 cm/48-inchPlant Class: Hardy Perennial (HP)Hardy Biennial (HB)Habit: TallCAUTION: Toxic if eaten.
Useful Information: Partial shade; Suitable for attracting Bees; Suitable for attracting Butterflies; Suitable for attracting wildlife; Perfect for Pollination
Sow and Grow: Sow outdoors, April-July, in a seed bed, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Thin seedlings to 5 cm (2-inch) apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist. Plant out to flowering position in autumn, spacing 25 cm (10-inch) apart. Or sow indoors, April-July, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or on a cool windowsill. Keep moist. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5 cm (3-inch) pots. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into moist soil, September-October, 25 cm (10-inch) apart. Flowers: May to July, the following year.
Hints and Tips: Native Habitat: Mainly seen growing wild in open woodland and heathland areas. Ideal for shady areas under trees and by ponds.
1x 2000 Seeds Pack