(Digitalis purpurea) AKA “Suttons Apricot” and simply “Apricot’. We know how hard waiting can be. Accustomed to the instant gratification that assails us daily, waiting is an almost extinct leap of faith. Apricot Beauty is well worth the wait for a second-year bloomer. Worth the magnificent 4-5’ tall flower spikes that are a coral-apricot color at bud stage, opening into the softest of pinks with customary interior dark speckling. Each plant has at least 5 spikes so you will be richly rewarded for your efforts. You can also think of them as a Victory Garden for bees and other small insects! Your generosity is astounding. Blooms second year.
Biennial. UO

Packet: 250 seeds
(~8000 seeds/g)

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant after last frost.

Note: Slight chance of blooms the first year. Will self-seed.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Barely cover as light aids germination.

SPACING:

9-12"

EMERGENCE:

14-21 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

While not absolutely necessary, you may provide staking or netting to keep them upright and tidy.

Rabbit and Deer resistant.

Pollinator attractor!

Cut when only a very few flowers are open and expect a vase life of 7-10 days.

Foxglove, 'Apricot Beauty'