{"product_id":"col-1ltr-fox-exc-hybx3","title":"3 Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids Plants, Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial, Bee Friendly, 11cm Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids Plants – Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring classic cottage garden charm to your borders with this set of three Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids. Renowned for their tall, stately flower spikes, the Excelsior Hybrids produce blooms in a stunning mix of cream, pink, purple, rose and white, each adorned with beautifully spotted throats. Unlike many foxglove varieties, the Excelsior Hybrids hold their individual bell-shaped flowers more horizontally around the stem, creating a fuller display and making the intricate markings inside each bloom easy to admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, making them a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden. Thriving in partial shade or dappled sunlight, they are perfectly suited to woodland edges, mixed borders, and informal cottage-style plantings. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, foxgloves naturalise freely and can self-seed to provide displays year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 x Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, ready for planting out\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Foxgloves perform best in partial shade or a position that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Space plants approximately 30–45 cm apart to allow each spike room to develop fully. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season while plants establish. A mulch of organic matter around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior Hybrids'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxglove, Excelsior Hybrids Foxglove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–150 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rosette-Forming with Tall Flower Spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage Gardens, Mixed Borders, Woodland Edges, Partial Shade Areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed – Cream, Pink, Purple, Rose and White with Spotted Throats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-Rich, Moist but Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Bumblebees and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Green, Large Oval Leaves Forming a Basal Rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing includes three Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids plants. As these are grown from a hybrid seed mix, flower colours will vary across the range of cream, pink, purple, rose and white shades, giving a naturalistic, mixed display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50202733740252,"sku":"COL-1LTR-FOX-EXC-HYBX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_ea672544-7fef-4af2-afd4-252912c347c6.png?v=1777247741","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-fox-exc-hybx3","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}