Hybrid Foxglove
Sugar Plum Foxglove is a stunning Digitalis purpurea cultivar that brings elegant spires of jewel-toned blooms to spring and early summer gardens. Hardy in zones 4 through 4, this frost-hardy biennial grows 36 to 48 inches tall, creating vertical interest that draws the eye upward. Its moderate water needs and tolerance for full sun make it a straightforward addition to borders, and its appeal to pollinators combined with deer resistance means you're supporting wildlife while protecting your garden from browsing pressure.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-4
48in H x 18in W
Perennial
Moderate
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The deep plum-colored flowers on these tall spires are a showstopper in the garden from March through August. Foxgloves are naturally beloved by bees and other pollinators, making them a compelling choice if you're building a garden that supports insects. These plants thrive in cool-season conditions and germinate reliably when given the light they need, sprouting in just 7 to 20 days when sown properly.
Sugar Plum Foxglove serves as a dramatic flowering accent in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and pollinator-focused plantings. The tall spikes add vertical structure and are prized as cut flowers for fresh arrangements, where their unusual form and deep coloring make them striking focal points.
Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last spring frost in a germinating mix. Keep the soil temperature at 65 to 70°F and maintain consistent moisture using a humidity dome or vermiculite covering. Seeds typically sprout in 7 to 20 days.
Transplant hardened seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost into full sun locations with good air circulation.
Surface sow directly in the garden after the last spring frost through early summer in a full sun location with good air circulation.
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