This biennial grows 3-5′ tall and does well in part shade. Colors of the stately, gloxinia-like, blooms are white, cream, purple, pink, and primrose. Start plants in June for blooms the following June. They self-seed, so a permanent planting is soon established.
100 seeds
PLANTING
Digitalis purpurea
Biennial, zone 4-8
Germination:14-21days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 65-70F
Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface andpress seeds into the soil, seeds need light to germinate
Starting Indoors:Start indoors8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70F soil temperature. Transplant after last frost, 12 apart
Sowing Outdoors:Direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Sow lightly, thin to 12″ apart
Growth Habit:Columnar
Height and Width:48-60″ by 12-18″
Spacing:12” apart
Light Needs:Full sun to part shade
Soil Needs:Fertile, moist, well-drained
Approximate days to flower from seed:Blooms in the second season
Uses:Cut flowers, bedding plants, cottage gardens, attracts pollinators
Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Cut back stems as the blooms fade, this encourages more flower production.Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.
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