Foxglove Seeds

Chinese Foxglove – Seeds

(Rehmannia angulata)

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia angulata) is a striking perennial known for its elegant, tubular purple flowers and lush green foliage. Blooming from late summer to autumn, it adds a touch of exotic beauty to garden borders, woodland settings, and mixed perennial beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and provides long-lasting color.

Why Grow Chinese Foxglove?

• Tubular, violet-purple blooms for late-season color

• Hardy and easy-to-grow perennial

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Adds height and elegance to borders

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Late summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed perennial borders

• Woodland and naturalistic gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Late-season color accents

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Early spring in pots or trays at 18–20°C

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Transplant: Plant out after last frost

• Care: Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture; minimal maintenance required

Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy' Mix – 8000 Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)

Add cottage garden charm with Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy', a compact variety that produces spires of trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, cream, and white. Unlike taller foxgloves, 'Foxy' grows to a manageable height, making it perfect for smaller gardens, beds, borders, and containers. Loved by bees and pollinators, it’s a classic for wildlife-friendly planting.

What Makes It Special

• Compact foxglove, only 60–80 cm tall

• Mix of soft, romantic colors with speckled throats

• Blooms in the first year from seed

• Perfect for beds, borders, and wildlife gardens

Key Features

• Pack Size: 8000 seeds

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Biennial (flowers in year one if sown early)

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Beds, borders, and mixed plantings

• Containers and small gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Jan–May on moist seed compost, press seeds lightly (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Flowers: June–August

Foxglove 'Excelsior' Mix Seeds (Digitalis purpurea – Biennial)

The Foxglove 'Excelsior' Mix is one of the most admired cottage garden classics, producing tall, elegant spires of tubular flowers in shades of rose, lavender, purple, cream, and white, often marked with speckled throats. Unlike traditional foxgloves, the Excelsior strain displays its flowers all around the stem, creating a fuller and more impressive floral column. As a biennial, it flowers in the second year after sowing and readily self-seeds for future displays.

What Makes It Special

• Traditional cottage garden favorite with tall, majestic flower spikes

• Excelsior strain bears blooms on all sides of the stem for maximum impact

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Excellent cut flower and stunning for borders or woodland plantings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea

• Variety: 'Excelsior' Mix

• Height/Spread: 120–150 cm tall, 40–60 cm spread

• Position: Partial shade to sun; prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Late spring to mid-summer (second year)

• Lifespan: Biennial, often self-seeds for naturalized displays

Ideal For

• Cottage and woodland-style gardens

• Back borders for height and structure

• Naturalizing in shaded areas

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to summer (May–July) for flowering the following year.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost (do not cover – light aids germination).

   • Keep at 18–22°C until germination (14–30 days).

   • Transplant seedlings 45 cm apart in borders or beds.

3. Care: Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Remove spent flower spikes to extend blooming, or allow some to seed for natural regeneration.