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Digitalis, Foxglove, Carousel Mix

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Bloom or Harvest Time
Late Spring, Summer
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Description

Digitalis purpurea
Perennial
Late Spring/Summer bloom
Frost hardy USDA zones 4–9

A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!

Renee's lovely English foxglove selection bears 3 - 3 1/2 foot tall sturdy spikes of densely packed, soft, bell-shaped flowers in pastel shades with freckled throats. Hummingbirds, bumblebees and butterflies love to visit these deer resistant plants. Sown in early spring, Carousel will bloom the first year from seed; sow midsummer for bloom the following spring. Mature plants usually self-sow to produce future generations. New seedlings can be easily moved in their first season. Caution: Toxic if eaten.

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Details

Plant In: March – May 
Sun/Shade: Full Sun or Hot Climates: Shade
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch 
Space Seeds: Thinly
Days To Germinate: 14 – 28 days 
Mature Height: 3 – 3 1/2 feet 

START EARLY INDOORS
Sow seeds as thinly as possible in a container of seed starting mix. Cover 1⁄8 inch deep with mix, keep moist and between 60-70°F (16-21°C). Provide a strong light source until ready to plant into the garden.

Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant 2 to 3 inches apart into individual pots. When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant out in well-drained soil. Can also be planted in early/mid summer for bloom the following spring.

THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space seedlings 12-15 inches apart so the plants have enough elbow room.

GROWING NOTES
Deer resistant foxgloves do well in light shade, dappled sunlight all day or full morning sun. They appreciate rich fertile soil and consistent moisture. In mild summer areas, they can handle full sun all day. Cut the softly colored spires of bloom often for lavish bouquets.

Encourage repeat bloom and flowering side shoots by cutting spent flower stalks at plant bases. Plants also self sow readily. A favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies and bumblebees!

Caution: Toxic if eaten.

More Information

Mature Height (Range) 37" - 48"
Spacing in Row space thinly, thin/transplant to 12-15"
Days to Germination 14-28 days
Planting Depth 1/8"
Seed Packet Type Flowers
Plant Life Cycle Perennial
Bloom or Harvest Time Late Spring, Summer
Sun Preference Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Common Family Name Foxglove
Brand Renee's Garden

Product Questions (12)

Starting times will vary depending on the vegetable you are growing. Each seed packet will have specific sowing instructions for that type of vegetable. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost...
The process of bringing seeds outside is called hardening off. Hardening off is generally done sometime after the seedling has two full sets of normal leaves. In Minnesota, you want to begin hardening off seedlings in late April/early May.  To ...
If you have a southern facing window with all day sun, you may grow seedlings in a windowsill. Be sure to rotate the seedlings frequently to ensure the plants do not lean heavily towards the sun. For more even results, use a grow light, positioned roughly...
We recommend using either high intensity T5 fluorescent bulbs, or LED grow lights. Both setups will produce excellent results. T5s are the typical grow light, are economical and come in frequencies that are helpful for plant development. LED technology...
Grow lights should be kept roughly 4-5” above the top of seedling leaves. If you are using very powerful LEDs, you could even keep them 8-10” away.
Grow lights should be used to mimic a natural sunlight cycle for plants. We recommend using them 12 hours a day, from roughly 7am to 7pm.  
A variety of seedling trays exist for seed starting. If you are starting smaller seeds, a simple peat cell tray works great. However, the larger the seed, the larger the initial pot should be. If you are starting larger seeds indoors such as: sunflowers...
Do not start any type of fertilizer regime for young seedlings until they have at least two full sets of regular leaves. Start with a root stimulator, then after a month you may move on to a gentle, weak (half strength) water-based fertilizer. Remember...
Let the roots tell you when to transplant. When you begin to see the seedling’s root growing out of the bottom of their current pot, it is time to transplant up to something larger. We recommend using a 4” nursery pot to transplant most seedlings. In...
Gertens carries a wide variety of both spring and autumn planted bulbs. Spring planted bulbs, such as gladioli and dahlias, are best started indoors in early April, and planted outside once the soil temperatures are above 55 F. Autumn planted bulbs, ...
The big three tips are: 1) Staking and training 2) Feeding and watering and 3) Harvesting and enjoying. 1) Keeping plants trained and staked allows air circulation around crops and provides much-needed support for produce as it grows...
Gertens does carry an assortment of both perennials, as well as annual and perennial wildflower mixes. It is important to remember when growing perennials, that you will not get any flowers the first year of growth. It often takes a perennial 2-3 years...
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