Foxglove Excelsior Mixed 0.5g

Foxglove Excelsior Mixed 0.5g

Overview

Foxglove Excelsior Mixed 0.5g is a majestic biennial with tall spikes of colourful bell-shaped flowers — ideal for adding height and elegance to garden borders.

Key Features

• Foxglove ‘Excelsior’ Mix (Digitalis purpurea).
• First year: leaf rosette
• Second year: abundant flowering
• Growth: Upright, tall flowering spikes
• Planting: August – September (VIII–IX)
• Large, bell-shaped flowers in mixed colours.
• Shades of pink, purple, white & cream.
• Tall, elegant structure.
• Attracts bees and bumblebees.
• Can self-seed for natural garden effect.
• Excellent for bouquets.
• Care Tips.
• Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms.
• Light fertilisation boosts flowering.
• Good to Know.
• Blooms in the second year.
• All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow seeds shallowly (~0.5 cm).
• Sow directly outdoors or under cover in May–June.
• Transplant seedlings to permanent place in August–September.
• Sowing Period: May – June (V–VI)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Water regularly during dry periods.
• Spacing: 30 × 40 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moderately moist
• Enrich soil with compost before planting.
• Protect from strong winds if needed.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Flowering Period: June – August (VI–VIII, second year)

Product Details

• Type: Biennial ornamental plant
• Height: Up to 120 cm
• Ideal for: Background planting, borders & cut flowers
• Pack size: 0.5g

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