Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’

Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’

Large spires of the most exquisite soft shade of pinky apricot. A wonderful shape and colour which I find works well with all of its seasonal contemporaries including peonies, Daucus, iris, Sweet williams and Astrantia. Foxgloves are a favourite flower for both me and the bees.

Plant type: biennial

Site: part shade

Height: 1.2m

Plant spacing: 30cm

Sown to grown: 12 months

Min. seeds per packet: 250 seeds

Growing tips: sow in June either in a seed tray kept in a cold frame or directly outdoors in a nursery bed. Transplant to final planting position in September.

Harvesting/Arranging tips: cut spires when only a few bells are open at the bottom to ensure they have not been pollinated by bees which makes the flowers drop.

Vase life: 7 days

Cost: £2.50