Digitalis purpurea 'Primrose Carousel'
Short code: 2404
Height:
75cm/30"
Description:
The first primrose yellow digitalis to come true from seed. Suitable for 9cm and 1 litre pot production. Common name: Foxglove
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow on to the surface of a moist seed sowing compost using a 286 plug tray or similar size unit and propagate at 18C. Germination should begin to take place after approximately 7 days. There is no need to cover the seed. |
Growing | Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June. |
Flowering Period | June to August |
Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
Cropping | 7 to 14 |
Zone us | 4,5,6,7,8 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Digitalis |
Variety | Primrose Carousel |
Groups | |
First Year Flowering Perennial | YES |
Caution | Toxic if eaten |