Foxy Foxglove

This unique annual foxglove was an All America Selection in 1967. Flower stalks are 36 to 38 inches tall in white, cream, yellow, violet, and various shades of red with contrasting spots. Will bloom in the same year it's sown. Plants set out in May will flower from August till frost -- long after the perennial foxgloves have faded -- so they can work well interplanted with early blooming annuals that die back (like schizanthus or poppies) 100 seeds   PLANTING Digitalis purpurea Annual Germination: 14-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press seeds into the soil, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 8-12” apart Sowing Outdoors:  Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, only in areas with long growing seasons Growth Habit: Upright Height and Width:  36-40" by 8-12" Spacing: 8-12" apart Light Needs: Full sun to part shade Soil Needs: Average, moist, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 120-140 days Uses: Cut flowers, bedding plants, attracts pollinators Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.  Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks. Self-seeds.