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Foxgloves

by Diane - March 9th, 2012.
Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.

Thompson & Morgan have these foxgloves.

Note: if you want them to self seed year after year then don’t buy the Polka Dot Pippa one as it’s sterile and won’t set seed.
Growing the others from seed should all set seed. They only flower in their second year from seed though.

A fantastic bee friendly plant that does well in shaded areas or sunny spots. A true cottage garden flower.

Foxglove 'Polka Dot Pippa' - 3 plants in 5cm pots

Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Pippa’ – 3 plants in 5cm pots £11.99
The longest flowering foxgloves
Mail order exclusiveT&M’s own breeding
This incredible digitalis hybrid comes direct from our own breeding program. Uniform, well branched plants produce architectural, pink-apricot flower spikes packed with evenly spaced blooms. Unlike traditional foxgloves, the sterile flowers of these incredible new varieties will last for weeks and weeks, providing a spectacular display that won’t self seed. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 45cm (18”).

Foxglove 'Camelot Trio' F1 Hybrid - 3 packets - 1 of each variety (54 seeds in total)

Foxglove ‘Camelot Trio’ F1 Hybrid – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (54 seeds in total) £6.29
One packet each of: Camelot Cream, Lavender and Rose. The first ever F1 Hybrid Foxgloves! Spectacular plants that reliably flower in the first year, with another heavy flush of flowers in the second year. Uniform plants with high quality flower spikes in a rich carousel of colour as the speckled, jewel-like blooms open all around the stout stems, giving more impact than ever before! Ideal for shady beds and borders. Prefers any well-drained soil in part shade. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft).

Foxglove 'Primrose Carousel' - 1 packet (50 seeds)

Foxglove ‘Primrose Carousel’ – 1 packet (50 seeds) £3.69
This is the first primrose-yellow Foxglove coming true from seed, which has the exciting bonus of large claret-speckled flowers which are borne all around the stem, a unique attribute in Foxgloves. Plants are approximately 30in high. therefore remarkably dwarf. Seed of the first plant of this unique yellow was discovered by chance in Suffolk by T&M customer, Miss Gage. T&M breeders have bred for dwarfness, colour and flowers all around the stem. The result is a gorgeous new garden plant. Ideal for containers or exposed situations where Foxgloves would normally falter. Also sensational when planted in drifts in the cottage garden border.

Foxglove 'Pam's Choice' - 1 packet (500 seeds)

Foxglove ‘Pam’s Choice’ – 1 packet (500 seeds) £2.29
One of the best new foxgloves found in recent years. Stout, strong spires of creamy white flowers with attractive throats attractively painted in deepest burgundy. Creates an unforgettable sight when planted en masse in borders. Height 90-150cm (3-5 feet).

Foxglove 'Foxy' - 1 packet (1500 seeds)

Foxglove ‘Foxy’ – 1 packet (1500 seeds) £1.99
‘Foxy’ is an ANNUAL foxglove. If sown indoors late winter/early spring it flowers in summer (regular foxgloves are biennial). ‘Foxy’ is dwarfer, invaluable for exposed sites in shades of pink to white with contrasting mottled throats. The flowers are useful for cutting. Flowers summer. Height: 65cm (26in).CAUTION: All Parts Are Poisonous

Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed' - 1 packet (2500 seeds)

Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrid Mixed’ – 1 packet (2500 seeds) £1.99
A most effective and spectacular strain of Foxgloves superb for shady shrub and tree areas, back of borders and excellent for cut flowers. They can really bring the early summer garden alive! Flowers early summer. Height 5ft.