Foxglove – Classic – Guide & Ordering

Foxglove in a classic variety. Beautiful in a bouquet, as a gift or when you want to impress without any fuss.

Foxglove – a Classic for Every Occasion

Foxglove is a timeless classic among cut flowers that never goes out of fashion. Foxglove – Classic is perfect when you want to give something beautiful without it needing to be complicated. With its characteristic appearance and elegant purple colour, the foxglove creates a natural beauty that fits in almost anywhere. This flower has a long history as a beloved gift flower, and it's easy to understand why when you see its magnificent flower spikes.

Beautiful Purple Colour

The foxglove in its classic variety impresses with its beautiful purple colour that radiates warmly and invitingly. The colour of the foxglove is not loud, but rather sophisticated and calming, which makes it easy to combine with other flowers or let it shine on its own in a bouquet. The foxglove has no noticeable scent, so its natural charm comes from its tall spikes of bell-shaped flowers. Its striking appearance makes the foxglove a safe choice when you want to impress without having to try too hard.

Created for Both the Home and Special Occasions

The flower thrives best in a shady spot in your home, where it can retain its colour for a long time. With moderate water intake, the foxglove is not demanding – standard bouquet care is enough to keep this flower looking beautiful.

The Perfect Gift

Foxglove is excellent for many occasions, not least weddings where classic elegance is much appreciated. Whether you want to send foxglove as a flower bouquet to a loved one, give it as a thank you gift, or simply create a little beauty at home, this flower is an excellent choice. Give foxglove today and see how this classic flower brightens someone's day!

Quick facts – Foxglove – Classic

Colour
purple
Latin name
Digitalis purpurea
Type
garden perennial
Flowering
june-july
Light
partial shade
Water
moderate
Height
90-150 cm
Vase life
5-8 days
Scent
none
Toxic to Pets
yes
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FAQ about Foxglove – Classic

How tall does foxglove grow?
Foxglove usually grows 100-150 cm tall in flower, with tall spikes of bell-shaped blooms.
When does foxglove flower?
Foxglove flowers in early summer in its second year. The flowers open from the bottom of the spike upwards over several weeks.
What light conditions does foxglove need?
Foxglove thrives in partial shade, for example at the edge of woodland or beneath trees, but also manages in sun if the soil stays moist.
Is foxglove biennial?
Yes, the common foxglove is biennial. In the first year it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second year it flowers and then sets seed. Note that all parts of the plant are poisonous, so keep it away from children and pets.
Does foxglove self-seed?
Yes, foxglove self-seeds freely after flowering, so new plants come up naturally and it can return year after year. Leave a few spikes to ripen if you want this to happen.

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