Foxglove Seeds – Apricot Beauty

About the Variety

One of the prettiest blooms you’ll ever see! Foxglove Apricot Beauty perfectly captures this delicate shade in a graceful and elegant bloom. Individual florets tend to fade a bit with age, creating a beautiful gradient of color on a single flower spike. Easy to grow from seed, Foxglove prefers moist, rich soil and can thrive in sun or shady areas of your garden.

This item may be considered invasive in specific areas of the USA. Please check with your local agricultural office for more information.

Key Features

Frost Tolerant, Prefers Dappled Shade, Morning Sun Only, Prefers Moist Soil, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Cut Flowers, Perfect for Borders, Perfect for Dried Flowers, Medicinal, Deer Resistant, Rodent Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

When to Plant

Direct sow after all threat of frost has passed, up to early Summer. Can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the final frost date.

Where to Plant

Foxglove prefers Full Sun, but can tolerate Partial Shade conditions. In warmer climates, Partial Shade can be preferable. Choose an area with some wind protection, as regular wind exposure can impact the growth pattern.

How to Plant

Foxglove seeds require a special 2 week treatment called cold stratification prior to planting them. Learn how to cold stratify your seed here. After the cold stratification period, moisten soil and hand scatter seeds onto the surface approximately every 12-18 inches, and compress seeds onto the surface. Do not cover the seeds, as they require sunlight in order to germinate. Once seedlings develop two or more leaves, thin growth back to every 12-18 inches. Choose rich, loamy, well-draining soil that’s slightly acidic – you may wish to Amend with organic matter as well.

How to Care for

After your plants have established, add a layer of mulch in order to aid in retaining moisture. You can leave this mulch overwinter as well to insulate the roots for the following season as well. As a tall-grower, Foxglove will likely need staking. If you want your Foxglove to self sow, be sure not to deadhead your flowers when they’re spent.