Digitalis hybrida 'Polkadot Petra'
Short code: 49580
Height:
100cm/40"
Description:
A stunning new addition to the 'Polkadot' collection of hybrid Digitalis from our own breeding program. These varieties flower over a long flowering period and branch well with excellent garden performance.
Common name: Foxglove| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow onto a moist seed-sowing compost in a 576 to 150 cell plug tray or similar size unit. Cover seed with vermiculite to its own depth until no longer visible and propagate at 18-20C (65-68F). Germination should take place after 10-14 days. After germination maintain a temperature of 15C (60F) or as cool as possible depending on the weather conditions. Shade the seedlings from strong, direct sunlight. |
| Growing | Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August-September into 1 litre pots, or put 3 plugs into 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 from early May-June. |
| Flowering Period | July-frost |
| Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Digitalis |
| Variety | Polkadot Petra |
