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Growing Foxglove (Digitalis) From Seed
How to grow foxglove (Digitalis) from seed: long lead time, light for germination, spacing for cutting or beds, soil, cutting stage and deadheading.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Digitalis (Foxglove) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended: sow 10–12 weeks before planting out. Seed needs light, so leave it uncovered or use just a dusting of fine vermiculite to hold it in place. Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, but only where the season is long.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to partial shade.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
9–18": closer, at 9–12", for cut-flower rows, and wider, at 12–18", in garden beds.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Hardy in Zones 4–8.
HARVEST:
Cut when the bottom third of the flowers have opened. Deadheading brings more blooms.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Moist soil with good drainage.
USES:
A first-class cut flower; also for borders, massed plantings, woodland gardens and cottage gardens.
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