Mr Fothergill's Foxglove Excelsior Mixed

• A hardy biennial, flowers the year after sowing
• Beautiful pastel blooms all round the stem
• A nostalgic favourite also very attractive to bees
• Suitable for attractive bees and butterflies
• 150 cm growing height

Product Description Foxglove Excelsior Mixed Seed by Mr. Fothergill's. Stately in summer borders. Beautiful pastel blooms all round the stem. They make a stunning addition to the back of the border. A nostalgic favourite and very attractive to bees. Height: 150cm/60in Plant Class: Hardy Perennial (HP) Hardy Biennial (HB) Habit: Tall CAUTION: Toxic if eaten. Useful Information: Partial shade; Suitable for attracting Bees; Suitable for attracting Butterflies; Perfect for Pollination Sow and Grow: Sow outdoors, April-July, in a seed bed, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared, moist soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Thin seedlings to 5 cm (2-inch) apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist and weed free. Plant out to flowering position in autumn, allowing 25 cm (10-inch) between plants. Or sow indoors, April-July, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5 cm (3-inch) pots. Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into moist soil, September-October, 25 cm (10-inch) apart. Flowers: May-July, the following year. Hints and Tips: Allow plants to shed their seeds to get further plants in subsequent years. Box Contains 1x 2500 Seeds Pack