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Foxglove Seeds - Candy Mountain
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Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea Candy Mountain) - Foxglove 'Candy Mountain' is totally unique as it is the first upward facing foxglove from seed. This unusual characteristic enables you, and the bees, to peep inside the stunning rose pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats, which appear all the way around the stems.MORE FOXGLOVE OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea Candy Mountain) - Foxglove 'Candy Mountain' is totally unique as it is the first upward facing foxglove from seed. This unusual characteristic enables you, and the bees, to peep inside the stunning rose pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats, which appear all the way around the stems. These flower stems are so strong on these 56 inch tall plants, sturdy and erect that in breeding trials 'Candy Mountain' was given the nickname 'Viagra'! Ideal for planting in drifts, creating a colorful display towards the middle or back of your perennial or cottage garden borders.
To grow Digitalis Purpurea from flower seed begin with rich, moist soil. Space the Foxglove plants 12 inches apart. Sow Foxglove seeds outdoors directly into prepared soil in the spring after danger of frost has passed in full sun or partial shade.
Common Questions
How can I use foxglove in the landscape?
Use tall foxgloves in the landscape for the back row of mixed borders, to attract hummingbirds, and plant white foxglove flowers to brighten a moon garden.
Does foxglove spread aggressively?
Foxgloves freely self-seed, creating a sustained patch that produces flowers annually. However, foxglove is not considered an aggressive spreader.
How do I tell the difference between biennial and perennial foxgloves?
The common perennial type is the yellow foxglove (D. grandiflora), which has solid yellow flowers without the multiple colors found in biennials. If your foxglove has speckled colors in its throat, it is almost certainly a biennial that can be removed once the flowers are gone.
Will deer eat my foxglove plants?
No, deer tend to stay away from foxglove plants.
Do I need to prune back my flowers after blooms fade?
Cut back main flower spike as the blooms fade to encourage growth of flowering side shoots.
Is foxglove toxic?
Yes, foxglove is highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash your hands after handling. Toxic for dogs, cats, horses and humans.
