FOXGLOVE
Pink Gin
Digitalis purpurea
Pretty pale pink bells with lightly speckled throats. Second year flowering, flowers bloom late spring in the second season of growth.
Type : Biennial
Position Sun or Partial Shade
Height : 120 cm
Quantity per packet : Approx 25
Growing
Sowing method : Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost then transplant in spring or can be direct sow in autumn
When to plant : Spring or Autumn
Spacing : 30cm
Depth : Surface sow, cover lightly, light required for germination
Germination : 14 -28 days
Days to maturity : 365 days
Harvesting
Flowers : October/November
When to pick : When partially open.
Vase life : 6-7 days
CAUTION: All parts of this plant including the seeds are poisonous to humans and animals. Not to be eaten.