FREE: 500 'Apricot Delight' Foxglove Seeds

The listing, 500 'Apricot Delight' Foxglove Seeds has ended.

This outstanding variety produces large spikes of the most beautiful shade of coral / apricot. Introduced in 1992, this most unusual and sought after colour is often found under the marketing names of Suttons Apricot, Apricot Delight or Apricot Beauty.

Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot' is subtle and graceful, makes an excellent companion for plants with dark plum foliage or flowers. One of its greatest assets is the ability to mingle, a quality particularly important in contemporary gardens where the accent is on informality.
Flourishing in sun or shade, the stately spires of tubular apricot flowers appear in June and July held above rosettes of large hairy, dark green leaves.

Traditionally used dotted through the back of a cottage-style scheme or for adding height and drama to a shady border. These marvelous pastel flowers make an exceptionally decorative accent, extremely attractive to bees and very useful as a cut flower.

Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).


Sowing: Sow indoors in March to May or sow directly outdoors in May to June or September to October
Sow seeds on the surface of a peaty soil. Do not cover or bury seeds as the seed needs light to germinate, just press seeds lightly into the earth. Keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) they will usually germinate in 2 to 4 weeks at around 20°C (68°F).

Sowing Direct:
Sow in May to June or September to October directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seed very thinly in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Firm down gently. Keep the plants moist and free of weeds. Thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart when large enough to handle.