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Genus: Digitalis
Species: purpurea annua
Variety: 'Sutton's Apricot'
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
Seed Catalogue No.: 464M
English Name(s): Foxglove
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Biennial, Perennial
Suitable for: Cut Flowers
Colour: Pink/Rose, Apricot
Flowers: May, June, July
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
Average Rating: (5 of 5 based on 5 reviews)
Reviewed by Branka on 18th August 2023
Personally, well developed from seed, good germination, likes clay soil, amazing hues of apricot, fresh looking in spring. It grew second year from seed, easily survived prolonged - 7C in winter, without any mulching. This looks like a perennial variety, because I have young leaves forming at the base, so look forward to the next year. And, oh, yes, self seeds and spreads like a sunshine on earth, at speed of light. No need tending, just self seeds. Worth every penny. Oh, and by the way 2 meter tall in my garden! Humongous!
Rating: 5
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 1st September 2023
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear these are thriving for you, and you enjoy them as much next year. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
Reviewed by Jo on 2nd June 2023
These foxgloves utterly make my border - simply beautiful and my favourite flower of the season.
Chiltern Seeds Responded on 5th June 2023
Thank you for your review. These are simply beautiful and a worthy Best Seller of ours. The Chiltern Seeds Team.
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Germination Instructions
Sow indoors, under glass or directly. Sow indoors or under glass 10-12 weeks before last expected frost, surface sow onto a tray of moist well-drained seed compost. Lightly press the seeds into the compost. Do not cover with soil as light is required for germination. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Germination takes 14-21 days. Prick out seedlings when well grown. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly from May-June. Sow onto prepared soil. Press the seeds gently into the soil. Keep watered until germination occurs.
Growing Instructions
Easy to grow. Prefers partial sun but will grow in full sun. Avoid very wet or very dry situations. Apply compost each spring. A 5cm deep application of mulch will suppress weeds. Water during summer if there has not been much rainfall. Tall plants may benefit from staking.
Cultivation Instructions
Remove central flower spike to encourage side shoots, cut central shoot off at its base. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed. To harvest seed allow flowers to wither and remove seeds from the central stalk. Store in a cool place. If you removed the central stalk to promote side shoots you will not be able to harvest seed.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 550
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Digitalis purpurea annua, 'Sutton's Apricot'
