Foxglove Seeds - Purple Seeds
Estimated delivery between February 07 and February 10.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Purple is a stunning variety that features tall spikes of rich, deep purple flowers. This variety offers bold color and vertical interest to gardens, making it a perfect choice for adding elegance to borders, woodland gardens, or shaded areas. Known for its striking color and ability to attract pollinators, Foxglove Purple is a must-have for any garden.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Purple Flowers: Rich, deep purple flowers add a bold and dramatic touch to any garden, making it a showstopper in floral displays.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Foxglove is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, helping to support pollinator populations.
- Tall and Elegant: This variety grows tall flower spikes, making it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or beds.
- Low Maintenance: Foxglove is a hardy plant that requires minimal care once established, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Perennial Growth: As a biennial or short-lived perennial, Foxglove Purple will often return in subsequent years, and its self-seeding nature ensures continued blooms.
Variety Features
- Plant Height: Reaches a height of 2–3 feet (60–90 cm), making it an ideal plant for adding vertical height to your garden.
- Flower Color: Deep purple flowers with a rich, vibrant hue that creates a striking contrast against dark green foliage.
- Flower Shape: The tubular, bell-shaped flowers are clustered along tall spikes, creating a dramatic and elegant display.
- Foliage: The plant has large, broad leaves that form a rosette at the base, providing a lush green background for the purple blooms.
- Growth Habit: Biennial or short-lived perennial, foxgloves often flower in their second year but will self-seed for continuous growth in the garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Lightly press the seeds into the soil as Foxglove seeds need light to germinate. Avoid covering them with soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and prevent overcrowding.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0). Adding compost or organic matter will improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Foxglove Purple thrives in full sun to partial shade, with a preference for partial shade in warmer climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil moist but not soggy. During dry spells, water regularly to maintain consistent moisture levels, which is key for healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost in early spring to promote strong growth. A light feeding during the growing season can also enhance blooming.
Mulching
- Mulch around the plant’s base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool, especially in hot climates.
Pruning and Deadheading
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. After flowering, cut back the flower spikes to the base to promote a neat appearance.
Harvesting
- Flowers: The flowers can be cut for floral arrangements once they are fully open. Harvest them early in the day for the best freshness.
- Seeds: Let the flowers go to seed after blooming. Once the seed pods are dry, collect the seeds for future planting.
Storage
- Seeds: Store seeds in a cool, dry place, such as paper envelopes or small containers, to protect them from moisture. Seeds can remain viable for 1–2 years.
Conclusion
Foxglove Purple is a bold and elegant variety that brings vibrant purple blooms to any garden. Its tall spikes and dramatic flowers create vertical interest and are perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or adding color to shaded areas. Easy to grow and care for, this pollinator-friendly plant is an excellent addition for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial that provides stunning beauty year after year. With proper care, Foxglove Purple will bloom and attract beneficial insects, making it a valuable and beautiful addition to any garden.
Dharaseeds
Foxglove Seeds - Purple Seeds
Estimated delivery between February 07 and February 10.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Purple is a stunning variety that features tall spikes of rich, deep purple flowers. This variety offers bold color and vertical interest to gardens, making it a perfect choice for adding elegance to borders, woodland gardens, or shaded areas. Known for its striking color and ability to attract pollinators, Foxglove Purple is a must-have for any garden.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Purple Flowers: Rich, deep purple flowers add a bold and dramatic touch to any garden, making it a showstopper in floral displays.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Foxglove is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, helping to support pollinator populations.
- Tall and Elegant: This variety grows tall flower spikes, making it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or beds.
- Low Maintenance: Foxglove is a hardy plant that requires minimal care once established, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Perennial Growth: As a biennial or short-lived perennial, Foxglove Purple will often return in subsequent years, and its self-seeding nature ensures continued blooms.
Variety Features
- Plant Height: Reaches a height of 2–3 feet (60–90 cm), making it an ideal plant for adding vertical height to your garden.
- Flower Color: Deep purple flowers with a rich, vibrant hue that creates a striking contrast against dark green foliage.
- Flower Shape: The tubular, bell-shaped flowers are clustered along tall spikes, creating a dramatic and elegant display.
- Foliage: The plant has large, broad leaves that form a rosette at the base, providing a lush green background for the purple blooms.
- Growth Habit: Biennial or short-lived perennial, foxgloves often flower in their second year but will self-seed for continuous growth in the garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Lightly press the seeds into the soil as Foxglove seeds need light to germinate. Avoid covering them with soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and prevent overcrowding.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0). Adding compost or organic matter will improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Foxglove Purple thrives in full sun to partial shade, with a preference for partial shade in warmer climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil moist but not soggy. During dry spells, water regularly to maintain consistent moisture levels, which is key for healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost in early spring to promote strong growth. A light feeding during the growing season can also enhance blooming.
Mulching
- Mulch around the plant’s base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool, especially in hot climates.
Pruning and Deadheading
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. After flowering, cut back the flower spikes to the base to promote a neat appearance.
Harvesting
- Flowers: The flowers can be cut for floral arrangements once they are fully open. Harvest them early in the day for the best freshness.
- Seeds: Let the flowers go to seed after blooming. Once the seed pods are dry, collect the seeds for future planting.
Storage
- Seeds: Store seeds in a cool, dry place, such as paper envelopes or small containers, to protect them from moisture. Seeds can remain viable for 1–2 years.
Conclusion
Foxglove Purple is a bold and elegant variety that brings vibrant purple blooms to any garden. Its tall spikes and dramatic flowers create vertical interest and are perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or adding color to shaded areas. Easy to grow and care for, this pollinator-friendly plant is an excellent addition for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial that provides stunning beauty year after year. With proper care, Foxglove Purple will bloom and attract beneficial insects, making it a valuable and beautiful addition to any garden.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.