A classic English country garden favourite ina mix of stunning pinks and purples, with and without freckles. A useful garden staple for shady borders and also looks beautiful as a cut flower. Will flower in 1st year if sowed early.
When to Sow: Feb-Jun
HOW TO SOW DIGITALIS:
Sow under glass - Surface sow onto a tray of moist well-drained compost. Lightly press the seeds into the compost to make contact . Do not cover with soil as light is required for germination. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots
Sow direct where they are to flower the following year or in a seed bed for transplating later , keep moist until plats establish and thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding.
WARNING: ALL PARTS ARE TOXIC IF INGESTED
- Classification: Annual/ Biennial
- Expert Level: Easy
- Germination Time: 4-16 Weeks
- Site: FullSun/ PartSun/ Dappled Shade
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Mositure: Well drained
- Care: May need staking. Main stems can be pinched for a smaller selection of bouquet sized blooms.
- Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Pots
- Harvesting: Cut when only the bottom few flowers are open.
- Days to Maturity: 112-140 Days
- Vase Life: 6-8 Days
- Height:40-60cm
- Plant Spacing: 25cm