Digitale Multicolor is a biennial foxglove producing tall elegant spikes of tubular flowers in a rich mix of colours. A classic in Irish cottage gardens. The tall spikes attract bumblebees who climb inside the bell-shaped flowers to feed.
Sow in spring or summer, and it will flower the following year. Self-seeds readily, so once you have foxgloves in the garden, you will always have foxgloves. The vertical presence is perfect for the back of a border.
🌱 Sowing information
Sow from March to June on the soil surface without covering. Keep moist until germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates.
💧 Water needs
Water regularly during establishment. Mature plants prefer moderate moisture and good drainage.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates in 14-21 days under mild temperatures.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Transplant seedlings 30-40 cm apart. Forms tall, upright rosettes and flowering spikes.
Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: surface sow
📅 Sow: March-June
☀️ Light: partial shade / full sun
🌡️ Germination: 14-21 days
📏 Height: 80-150 cm
🪴 Spacing: 30-40 cm
⏳ Flowering: May-July (second year)
🔢 Seeds: approx. 0.5 g
