Common foxglove 'The Shirley'

Digitalis purpurea

How to grow Common foxglove 'The Shirley'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that The Shirley is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing The Shirley from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing The Shirley about 70 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting The Shirley

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as The Shirley is a hardy plant.

Harvesting The Shirley