{"product_id":"foxglove","title":"Foxglove Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic cottage garden plant is known for its magnificent bell-shaped flower spikes that rise above deep green foliage. This easy-to-grow perennial adapts to a wide variety of conditions and self-seeds easily, ensuring a spectacular bloom for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from late spring to summer, foxgloves strongly attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Although generally considered a short-lived perennial, it can survive winter in mild climates, resulting in more robust plants and earlier flowering the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow foxglove?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoxglove grows well in zones 4 to 9, preferring partial shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland settings, and borders, where it adds height, color, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe and Western Asia, foxglove has been cultivated for centuries as both an ornamental and medicinal plant. Historically used in herbal medicine, it also contains compounds that must be handled with care. Today, it remains a garden essential, appreciated for its spectacular flowers and ease of cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Sow directly in fall or early spring for early flowering.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Start seeds indoors in late winter or sow directly in spring after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: Sow directly in spring or apply mulch to protect plants during winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest foxglove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface of moist soil, without covering them, spacing plants 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Keep the soil uniformly moist, especially during dry periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers generally appear in the second year when grown from seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming, or leave some to go to seed for natural propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for harvesting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to flower and go to seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a few flower stalks until fully mature and dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the capsules turn brown, harvest them before they disperse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake out the seeds and let them dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored, they remain viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646515056,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-021","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDB2RzFlNEkjMSMxMmM2YjQwOTU2ZTFhYzJkZmMyYjZlN2JkMTUxNDRjNiMyMjQjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777083734","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/foxglove","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}