Foxglove ' Excelsior Mix '
Digitalis purpurea
Hybrid Mixed Colors Excelsior Foxgloves are easy to grow flowers that produce enormous spires of large, dangling bells. This foxglove variety blooms in a range of lovely pastel shades. Colors range from white and shell-pink to deep-rose, with crimson, maroon, and chocolate markings.
Details:
Details:
Plant life cycle: biennial
Height: 48-72”
Site: part sun/shade
Days to maturity: 330-360 daysSow: Surface , press into the soil
Plant spacing: 12”
Approx seeds per packet: 200
How to Grow:
Days to germination:14-21 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).
Sowing:Transplant (recommended): Sow 10-12 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers after the first true leaves appear, 15-20 days after sowing. Harden-off and transplant outside after the last frost.
Direct seed: Sow as soon as soil can be worked, only in areas with long growing seasons. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Keep soil moist.
How to harvest:
Harvest early when a few blossoms are open.
Vase life:
Vase life up to 7 days