Camelot Mix Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Product ID:1751P.111751P

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Digitalis purpurea

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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120 - 135 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Hybrid (F1)

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

Camelot Mix Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Product ID:1751P.111751P

Blooms the first year from seed. Conventional seed with conventional pelleting. This seed is not NOP-compliant.

A combination of four lovely colors: cream, lavender, rose, and white. Center spikes are large and full, and side shoots fill out the plant. Great for bouquets and gardens. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Also known as purple foxglove. Pelleted seeds.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 28–40"
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Avg. 21,700 seeds/oz

Caution:
All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Exercise extreme caution around children and pets. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Digitalis purpurea

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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120 - 135 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Tender Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

Close

Hybrid (F1)

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Grows Well in Containers Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

14-21 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended): Sow 10-12 weeks before planting out. Light is required for germination. Do not cover seeds or, to hold seed in place, cover lightly with fine vermiculite. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers after the first true leaves appear, 15-20 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. Direct seed: Sow as soon as soil can be worked, only in areas with long growing seasons. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Keep soil moist.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Moist, well-drained soil.

PLANT SPACING:

12"

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 4-8.

HARVEST:

Fresh: Harvest when the lower 1/3 of flowers on a spike have opened. Deadheading encourages additional blooms.

USES:

Excellent cut flower. Borders, masses, woodland plantings, and cottage gardens.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Digitalis spp.

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