Foxglove Digitalis purpurea Apricot Beauty for planting woodland garden floral path
Estimated delivery between May 29 and June 01.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Apricot Beauty is a stunning variety known for its unique and soft apricot-colored flowers. This variety adds a touch of warmth and elegance to any garden, making it a perfect choice for creating a serene or romantic garden atmosphere. The subtle peachy tones of its blooms stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a striking contrast that complements other garden plants.
Key Benefits
- Soft Apricot Flowers: The delicate apricot-colored blooms are unique and provide a warm and inviting look to your garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: This variety is especially attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden.
- Tall and Elegant: Foxglove Apricot Beauty grows tall, creating dramatic vertical interest and a stately presence in garden beds or borders.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, this plant requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Perennial or Biennial: Foxglove is typically a biennial but can be short-lived perennial, self-seeding to ensure continued growth and blooming for years to come.
Variety Features
- Plant Height: Reaches about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm), providing a tall, elegant addition to any garden display.
- Flower Color: Soft apricot blooms that gradually fade to a lighter shade at the tips, creating a soft, graceful appearance.
- Flower Shape: Bell-shaped flowers, arranged in dense spikes, with a slight droop that enhances their delicate beauty.
- Foliage: Large, soft green leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant, contrasting nicely with the light apricot flowers.
- Growth Habit: Biennial or short-lived perennial, flowers typically bloom in the second year, with the plant self-seeding to continue producing blooms in subsequent years.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost has passed.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Lightly press the seeds into the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover with soil.
- Spacing: Space the plants 12–18 inches apart to allow them room to grow and prevent overcrowding.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0). Incorporating organic compost can improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, partial shade will help protect the plant from excessive heat.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. During dry periods, water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilization
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support robust growth and blooming. A light feeding during the growing season can help promote more blooms.
Mulching
- Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Mulch also helps to regulate soil temperature, keeping roots cool.
Pruning and Deadheading
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. After flowering, cut back the flower spikes to the base to promote tidiness.
Harvesting
- Flowers: The flowers can be cut for fresh floral arrangements once they are fully open. For the longest-lasting blooms, harvest early in the morning.
- Seeds: Allow the flowers to go to seed after blooming. Once the seed pods have dried, collect them for next season's planting.
Storage
- Seeds: Store seeds in a dry, cool place, such as in paper envelopes or small containers, to keep them free from moisture. They typically remain viable for 1–2 years.
Conclusion
Foxglove Apricot Beauty is a striking, elegant variety that features soft, apricot-colored flowers. It adds warmth and sophistication to any garden while attracting pollinators and providing a long-lasting floral display. Whether grown in borders, beds, or as a backdrop for other plants, this unique variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal care. Ideal for gardeners looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to their flower garden, Foxglove Apricot Beauty offers graceful elegance and vibrant pollinator-friendly blooms.
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Foxglove Digitalis purpurea Apricot Beauty for planting woodland garden floral path
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Apricot Beauty is a stunning variety known for its unique and soft apricot-colored flowers. This variety adds a touch of warmth and elegance to any garden, making it a perfect choice for creating a serene or romantic garden atmosphere. The subtle peachy tones of its blooms stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a striking contrast that complements other garden plants.
Key Benefits
- Soft Apricot Flowers: The delicate apricot-colored blooms are unique and provide a warm and inviting look to your garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: This variety is especially attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden.
- Tall and Elegant: Foxglove Apricot Beauty grows tall, creating dramatic vertical interest and a stately presence in garden beds or borders.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, this plant requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Perennial or Biennial: Foxglove is typically a biennial but can be short-lived perennial, self-seeding to ensure continued growth and blooming for years to come.
Variety Features
- Plant Height: Reaches about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm), providing a tall, elegant addition to any garden display.
- Flower Color: Soft apricot blooms that gradually fade to a lighter shade at the tips, creating a soft, graceful appearance.
- Flower Shape: Bell-shaped flowers, arranged in dense spikes, with a slight droop that enhances their delicate beauty.
- Foliage: Large, soft green leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant, contrasting nicely with the light apricot flowers.
- Growth Habit: Biennial or short-lived perennial, flowers typically bloom in the second year, with the plant self-seeding to continue producing blooms in subsequent years.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost has passed.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Lightly press the seeds into the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover with soil.
- Spacing: Space the plants 12–18 inches apart to allow them room to grow and prevent overcrowding.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0). Incorporating organic compost can improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, partial shade will help protect the plant from excessive heat.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. During dry periods, water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilization
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support robust growth and blooming. A light feeding during the growing season can help promote more blooms.
Mulching
- Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Mulch also helps to regulate soil temperature, keeping roots cool.
Pruning and Deadheading
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. After flowering, cut back the flower spikes to the base to promote tidiness.
Harvesting
- Flowers: The flowers can be cut for fresh floral arrangements once they are fully open. For the longest-lasting blooms, harvest early in the morning.
- Seeds: Allow the flowers to go to seed after blooming. Once the seed pods have dried, collect them for next season's planting.
Storage
- Seeds: Store seeds in a dry, cool place, such as in paper envelopes or small containers, to keep them free from moisture. They typically remain viable for 1–2 years.
Conclusion
Foxglove Apricot Beauty is a striking, elegant variety that features soft, apricot-colored flowers. It adds warmth and sophistication to any garden while attracting pollinators and providing a long-lasting floral display. Whether grown in borders, beds, or as a backdrop for other plants, this unique variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal care. Ideal for gardeners looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to their flower garden, Foxglove Apricot Beauty offers graceful elegance and vibrant pollinator-friendly blooms.
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High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
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Chemical-Free
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