Excelsior Mix Foxglove Seeds

Key Features

• WHAT MAKES EXCELSIOR MIX DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FOXGLOVES? Unlike traditional foxgloves with flowers on only one side of the stem, Excelsior Mix produces spectacular 360-degree flower spikes, surrounding each stem with lavender, rose, cream, purple, and white blooms with beautifully speckled throats. This award-winning characteristic earned it the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
• WHAT COLORS AND BLOOMS CAN I EXPECT? Enjoy tall flower spikes lined with elegant 2–3 inch tubular blooms in a beautiful blend of lavender, rose, cream, purple, and white. These long-lasting flowers bloom from late spring through mid-summer, creating dramatic vertical color for cottage gardens and fresh-cut bouquets.
• HOW EASY ARE THESE FOXGLOVE SEEDS TO GROW? Foxglove seeds are beginner-friendly and typically germinate within 14–21 days at 65–70°F. Surface sow only because the seeds require light to germinate. Cold stratification is optional, making them easy to start indoors or outdoors.
• HOW SHOULD I PLANT FOXGLOVE SEEDS? Surface sow the seeds without covering them and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost or direct sow in fall or early spring. Space mature plants 12–18 inches apart to encourage healthy airflow and vigorous growth.
• WHERE DO FOXGLOVES GROW BEST? Excelsior Mix thrives in USDA Zones 3–9 in full sun to partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture and afternoon shade in warmer climates help produce stronger plants and longer-lasting blooms.
• DO THESE FLOWERS ATTRACT POLLINATORS? Yes! Their nectar-rich tubular blooms are especially attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds, making Foxglove an excellent choice for pollinator gardens while supporting beneficial wildlife throughout the blooming season.
• WHERE CAN I USE FOXGLOVES IN MY GARDEN? Excelsior Mix is perfect for cottage gardens, woodland borders, pollinator gardens, cut flower gardens, and back-of-border plantings where its tall flowering spikes create beautiful vertical accents and classic English garden charm.
• WHAT CARE DO FOXGLOVES NEED AFTER THEY'RE ESTABLISHED? Keep the soil lightly moist, provide afternoon shade in hotter climates, and deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming. Leave a few seed heads if you'd like plants to reseed naturally for future seasons.
• DO FOXGLOVES COME BACK EVERY YEAR? Excelsior Mix is a biennial, producing leafy rosettes during its first year and spectacular flower spikes during its second year. In suitable conditions, plants often self-seed naturally, providing beautiful blooms for years to come.
• WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE? You'll receive two packets containing approximately 8,000 heirloom, non-GMO Excelsior Mix Foxglove seeds each (16,000 seeds total), providing plenty of flower seeds for cottage gardens, pollinator borders, woodland gardens, and impressive landscape displays.

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