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Foxglove Mixed Seeds for Planting

Foxglove Mixed Seeds for Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in spring after frost or autumn in milder regions.

Prepare a well-drained seedbed; remove weeds and loosen soil.

Broadcast seeds lightly over soil surface; foxglove seeds should not be buried deeply — they need light to germinate.

Press seeds gently into soil or cover with a very fine layer of soil/vermiculate.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade — foxgloves do well with some afternoon shade in hot climates.

Keep soil evenly moist (avoid drought stress).

Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inch spacing once established.

Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Tips

Combine foxgloves with lower plants (e.g., primroses or meadow grasses) for layered garden texture.

Foxgloves are toxic if ingested — avoid planting where pets/children may ingest foliage.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and reduce unwanted self-seeding.

Self-sowing may occur; collect or remove seed pods if you don’t want spread.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Biennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Tall spires of tubular blooms

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Foxglove Mixed Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Mixed wildflower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Biennial

Foxgloves (Digitalis species) are classic ornamental plants known for towering spikes of tubular blossoms that bring both height and vibrant colour to gardens. Their dramatic flower spikes are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them excellent choices for pollinator-focused plantings, cottage gardens, borders, and meadow mixes. While some foxgloves behave as biennials (flowering in second year) and others as short-lived perennials, they all share easy establishment from seed and bold seasonal impact.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Small

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Tall

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

4–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–18 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000155792

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Foxglove be planted along the back of a cottage garden border?

Yes, its tall flower spikes can create a vertical background layer behind shorter flowers and foliage plants

How can Foxglove be combined with lower growing woodland plants?

Planting shorter shade tolerant plants around its base can create layered height while keeping the tall flower spikes visible

Can mixed Foxglove colors be arranged in repeating groups?

Yes, grouping plants by similar or contrasting flower colors can create a more coordinated appearance in informal garden borders

How can Foxglove flower spikes be protected from strong winds?

Growing them in a sheltered position can reduce exposure to strong gusts and help support their tall upright stems

Can Foxglove be allowed to naturalize in a garden area?

Yes, allowing mature plants to release seeds can support naturalized planting in suitable locations where self seeding is acceptable

What garden features complement Foxglove’s tall flower spikes?

Stone walls, fences, woodland edges, cottage borders, and informal perennial beds can provide suitable backgrounds for the tall blooms