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Foxglove - Rusty 'Gigantea Gelber Herold'
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Foxglove - Rusty 'Gigantea Gelber Herold'

Digitalis ferruginea
Gaudy flowers demand our attention, but this subtle-hued flower persuades us with its quiet, winning ways. Elegant spires rise from a neat foliage rosette and are arrayed with row upon row of amber bells, each marked with a tracery of brown. A trouble-free, robust grower, wonderful in humus-rich soil at the back of the border or at the woodland garden's edge, where it blooms during the summer months. Deadhead most, but leave a stalk to drop seeds.
SKU #S1343
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
174
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
3-5' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Rusty yellow
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-20 days
Starting Indoors:
10-12 weeks before last frost, sow in germinating mix; covering flat with humidity dome to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Keep at 60-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
After last spring frost until early summer. Will bloom the following year.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Elegant spires rise from a neat foliage rosette in summer. A trouble free, robust grower, wonderful at the back of the border, or at the woodland garden's edge. A biennial to short-lived perennial that prefers humus-rich soils that are very well-drained to enhance winter survival. Cutback main stalk partway after flowering to encourage side shoots to develop and bloom. Deadhead when blooming is over, leaving a stalk or two to self sow. Poisonous if eaten. Use gloves and caution when handling.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Somewhat drought tolerant when established. About 1" or less of water a week.
Soil pH:
Acidic to mildly alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Mix about 2" of compost into the soil at time of planting, and top-dress every spring with about 1"; mix in.
Diseases & Pests:
Slugs can be troublesome. Prevent damage by sprinkling iron phosphate pellets on the ground around the plants during favorable conditions for slugs. Avoid powdery mildew and leaf spot with proper spacing in a location that has good air circulation.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when about half of the florets are open.