Create a stunning vertical display in your garden with Digitalis Foxglove Mixed Color Seeds (Digitalis purpurea). This classic cottage garden favorite produces tall flower spikes covered with beautiful bell-shaped blooms in a charming mix of pink, purple, white, cream, and rose shades.
Foxglove is admired for its elegant height, unique tubular flowers, and ability to add structure and beauty to flower borders, woodland gardens, and natural landscapes. The tall spires create a dramatic backdrop while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Perfect for cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, shaded borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, Digitalis Foxglove brings timeless charm and graceful color to outdoor spaces.
Note: Foxglove contains naturally occurring compounds that can be harmful if ingested. Keep seeds and plants away from children and pets.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea
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Common Name: Foxglove, Common Foxglove
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Plant Type: Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial
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Bloom Colors: Mixed Pink, Purple, White, Cream, Rose Shades
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Flower Form: Bell-Shaped Tubular Flower Spikes
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Growth Habit: Upright Flowering Spikes
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Plant Height: 2–5 feet
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Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
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Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
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Uses: Cottage gardens, woodland gardens, borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens
🌈 Why Grow Digitalis Foxglove Mixed Color Seeds?
- 🌸 Beautiful Color Mix: Produces elegant flowers in a variety of garden-friendly shades.
- 🐝 Pollinator Favorite: Attracts bees and beneficial insects with nectar-rich blooms.
- 🌿 Adds Garden Height: Creates dramatic vertical interest in flower beds.
- 💐 Excellent Cut Flower: Tall flower spikes are beautiful in arrangements.
- 🏡 Cottage Garden Classic: A timeless flower for traditional and natural landscapes.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly press into the soil; seeds require light to germinate.
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
- Start seeds indoors or direct sow in late spring or early summer.
- Plant seedlings in partial shade for best performance, especially in warmer climates.
- Allow plants to establish before flowering.
- Remove spent flower spikes to encourage reseeding or collect seeds for future planting.
Germination: Approximately 14–21 days under ideal conditions.
Bloom Time: Usually flowers the second year after planting.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Foxglove a perennial flower?
Foxglove is typically grown as a biennial but can behave as a short-lived perennial in suitable conditions.
Does Foxglove grow in shade?
Yes. Foxglove performs especially well in partial shade with moist, fertile soil.
Do Foxglove flowers attract bees?
Yes. The tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Can Foxglove grow from seeds?
Yes. Foxglove is commonly grown from seed, although plants usually flower in their second year.
Where to Buy Digitalis Foxglove Mixed Color Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Digitalis Foxglove Mixed Color Seeds (Digitalis purpurea) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow elegant foxglove flowers perfect for cottage gardens, borders, woodland landscapes, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
