Dalmatian Purple F2 Foxgloves seeds

The 'Dalmatian Purple' F2 Digitalis is part of a new series of hybrid foxgloves that stand out for their very rapid flowering, 4 to 5 months after sowing. They are also more compact plants offering flowers with exceptional colours from late spring to early autumn. In this 'Purple' F2 variety, the flowers are a dark mauve lilac, beautifully speckled with brown in the throat. 'Dalmatian' foxgloves are robust and easy to grow biennials in humus-rich and well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. They can be planted in flower beds, but also make beautiful pots on the terrace.

The 'Dalmatian Purple' F2 Digitalis is a recent cultivar resulting, among others, from the Digitalis purpurea, a plant from the Scrophulariaceae family common in northern Europe. It is a short-lived herbaceous biennial to perennial plant, developing a large rosette 45cm (17.7in) in diameter, with pubescent, dark green, dentate leaves, the underside of which is networked and wrinkled. They are covered with slightly woolly, very light hairs. After a few months, generally in May-June, several hollow but sturdy stems emerge from each rosette, reaching a height of 1m (3.3ft), bearing dense floral spikes, adorned with numerous large tubular flowers, blooming from bottom to top. Each bell-shaped flower welcomes numerous pollinating insects, tirelessly coming to feed on nectar and pollen. If faded flowers are regularly removed, flowering can be renewed in successive waves until September.

Showing a perfect performance in flower beds and pots, the 'Dalmatian' foxglove is a true border plant, suitable for sparsely dense copse or alpine garden, which tolerates competition from other roots, as long as the soil does not dry out too much in summer. In the north, it should be planted in sunny locations, while further south, it prefers partial shade and coolness. It can be planted at the foot of hedges or shrub borders, where it will flower abundantly from late spring to autumn. It pairs well with the blue bells of Campanulas, the flowers of columbines, Centaureas, or the purple stars of Asters in autumn. This well-branched variety, with a not too tall habit, will allow you to enjoy its flowering for a long time in a large pot near the house. Also, take advantage of this marvel indoors by creating sumptuous bouquets.

Caution, the plant is toxic if ingested, after handling, it is advisable to wash hands thoroughly.

Caution, seeds reserved for very experienced gardeners who are used to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust, barely visible to the naked eye.