Description
This foxglove has small pearl grey flowers speckled with gold and brown. These merge with the grey to give a mocha cream colour, which is a very useful palette for the cut flower arranger as it blends well with other flowers. The flowers are produced on straight stiff stems and the plant itself produces many spikes in its second year from seed.
Note : All parts of this plant and also the seeds are poisonous to animals and children.
Sowing advice
Sow in spring, summer and autumn.Can be sown indoors or outdoors
Sow onto moist seed raising mix. Do not cover as light is needed for germination. Water from the bottom of pots to avoid disturbing the seed. Keep moist but not waterlogged. Cover with a glass tray or clear film to keep the moisture in. Germination takes 14-21 days at 15 – 18 deg C.
Additional information
Classification | Hardy Biennial |
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Common Name | Foxglove |
Family | Plantaginaceae |
Maximum Height | approx 120 cm with flowers |
Number of seeds in packet | approx 30 |