Digitalis purpurea Seeds (Pink Spotted Foxglove)
Digitalis purpurea, commonly called Foxglove, is a biennial or short-lived perennial. It showcases basal rosettes of large, fuzzy, lance-shaped leaves and tall spikes bearing tubular, bell-shaped flowers. These blooms come in various shades of pink and red with spotted throats. Foxgloves can reach heights of 2-6 feet, depending on the variety. They grow well in USDA hardiness zones 4-9, thriving in partial shade to full sun. Gardeners often start Digitalis purpurea from seeds to enjoy their stunning vertical presence in cottage gardens and woodland settings. However, note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Growing Digitalis purpurea from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Pink
Germinating Pink Spotted Foxglove Flower Seeds
To germinate Digitalis purpurea seeds, sow them indoors in late winter or early spring. Plant seeds on well-draining soil, cover them lightly, and maintain consistent moisture. Provide indirect sunlight with temperatures around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically takes 14-21 days.
We source all of our Digitalis purpurea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Pink Spotted Foxglove seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Pink Spotted Foxglove seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Digitalis purpurea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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