Collection: π Foxglove β Dalmatian Series
The Foxglove Dalmatian Series is prized for its early blooming, compact growth, and incredibly high uniformity. Producing spires of speckled, bell-shaped flowers in the very first year, this series is perfect for growers who want fast, dependable colour with classic cottage-garden charm. Excellent in borders, woodland gardens, and cut-flower beds, the Dalmatian Series delivers strong stems, vigorous growth, and long-lasting blooms that draw pollinators all season
Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea (Dalmatian Series)
Life Cycle: Biennial or short-lived perennial β first-year flowering
Height: 18β36 in (45β90 cm) depending on variety
Spacing: 12β18 in (30β45 cm)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
Sowing:
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Start indoors 8β10 weeks before last frost.
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Surface-sow β foxglove seeds need light to germinate.
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Keep evenly moist.
Germination: 10β20 days at 65β70Β°F (18β21Β°C)
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer β first-year blooms with early sowing
Attributes: Pollinator-friendly, early flowering, uniform habit, great for cut flowers.
Caution: All parts of Digitalis are toxic if ingested.