Flower Seeds Foxglove Summer King

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Flower Seeds Foxglove Summer King

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Foxglove Summer King is more commonly known as the Strawberry Foxglove. A very compact variety this foxglove produces neat flower spikes with huge eye-catching strawberry-rose bells.

A vigorous variety that is sure to make any early season garden shine Summer King Foxglove will also attract nectar-loving bees. Digitalis Summer King is a naturally occurring cross between the yellow-flowered Digitalis grandiflora and lavender-rose-flowered Digitalis purpurea.

Type: Hardy biennial

Sowing:
Sow January to May.
Sow seed on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost and place at a temperature of 18-29C (65-85F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or sealed container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-30 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing:
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3