Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach'
Variety description:
The award-winning Digitalis purpura 'Dalmatian Peach' was developed specifically for florists. This variety features sturdy flower stems abundantly covered with beautiful peach-colored blossoms that gradually fade to a delicate pink. With its upright growth habit, the foxglove not only makes a special cut flower but also serves as an important food source for insects.
Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: From the end of February or in late autumn
Sowing outdoors: May to July
Germination time: 14-21 days at 15-20°C
Sowing depth: Cover with a maximum of 0.2 cm of soil, light germinator
Height: 50-70 cm
Planting distance: 30-40 cm
Flower size: 10 cm
Flowering time: June to July
Soil: Permeable soil
Fertilization: Compost
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: low, no waterlogging!
Growing tips:
Foxgloves are simple and easy-care plants. Planted in full sun, they require regular watering. Otherwise, they prefer semi-shaded locations. They require a cold stimulus to grow. Foxgloves sown in early spring bloom in the summer, while plants sown in the fall bloom the following year. The plant is biennial.
All parts of the foxglove are poisonous!
Cut flower:
Like all other flowers, foxglove makes a wonderful cut flower. It should be harvested before insects pollinate it, as this ensures its longest lifespan. The best time to harvest is as soon as the first flowers open. The water should be changed regularly.
Use:
cut flower
Insect magnet
Discounts
Bag contents:
Approx. 15 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.
