Neapolitan Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii) - A favourite foxglove of Mallory’s that grows along her driveway near Chipman Brook, NS! Seeds were donated from a perennial flower enthusiast near Morden, NS. We are quite sure this is a heywoodii subspecies known as 'Silver Fox', although there are three shades of pastel hues ranging from light silvery-green, earthen brown and pink. Mallory, who is an ice cream advocate, refers to these flower colours as Pistachio, Vanilla, and Light Cherry. She has officially called this variety Neapolitan.
200 seeds per packet
Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Keep away from children and pets. The customer assumes full responsibility and liability when purchasing, handling, or growing this plant.
Growing Information: Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface or cover only very lightly with fine vermiculite, as light aids germination. Keep soil evenly moist and in bright light. Seeds typically germinate in 14–21 days.
Cold germination is beneficial. Refrigerate seeds for 2 weeks before sowing to improve germination and uniformity if desired.
Transplant seedlings after true leaves appear and harden off before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 30–45 cm apart in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
Days to Germination: 7 - 21
Plant Spacing: 12" - 18" (30cm - 45cm)
Plant Height: 24" - 30" (60cm - 75cm)
Features:
Biennial
Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer
Light Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Great as Cut or Vase Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds
