Mr Fothergills Foxglove Flower Seeds

Product information

Foxglove Foxy Mixed Seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space who still want to enjoy the beauty of foxgloves. These plants are unique in that they flower in their first year from an early sowing, offering a stunning display of vibrant blooms in shades ranging from soft pinks to rich purples and whites. Their compact size makes them ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or mixed borders, where their colourful spires can shine without overwhelming the space.

• Borders and beds in Partial shade
• Instructions for storage - Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
• Flowering period May-Jul
• Sow outdoors in a seed bed, 0.5cm deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings appear in 21-35 days. Thin seedlings to 5cm apart when large enough to handle. Keep moist. Plant out to flowering position in autumn, spacing 25cm apart. Or sow indoors 0.5cm 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 8cm pots. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions before planting out 25cm apart.

Features and benefits

• Magical early summer colour
• A hardy biennial, flowers the year after sowing
• Rare in the wild, they make majestic garden plants
• Beautifully dappled blooms attract beneficial insects