Foxglove Lilac Seeds ā Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove Lilac Seeds ā Digitalis purpurea
Soft Lilac Spires for the Cottage Garden
Foxglove Lilac (Digitalis purpurea) is a graceful biennial that brings tall, elegant spires of soft lilac blooms to the cottage border. Each tubular flower is often delicately spotted inside, drawing in bumblebees and adding a dreamy, romantic quality to the garden. A classic cottage garden staple that looks equally beautiful in a vase.
Why Gardeners Love It
- šø Soft lilac tubular blooms ā delicate, romantic tones that complement any cottage planting
- āļø Excellent cut flower ā tall, dramatic stems make a statement in any arrangement
- š Bee-friendly ā a favourite of bumblebees and other pollinators
- š Grows 90ā150 cm tall ā perfect for the back of the border
- š± Biennial ā sow one year, flower the next for a reliable seasonal display
Growing Tips for New Zealand
Sow in spring or early summer for flowers the following season. Foxgloves thrive in partial shade to full sun in cooler NZ regions, in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. They self-seed freely once established, naturalising beautifully in cottage and woodland gardens. Ideal for Canterbury, Otago, Wellington, and the central North Island.
What's in the Packet
Each packet contains 20 seeds of Foxglove Lilac (Digitalis purpurea), with full growing instructions included.