New 2008

One of the longest and most free-flowering foxgloves we have ever seen! Mounds of bushy, deep green foliage produce a mass of compact stems smothered in buds waiting to erupt. A tiny smudge of orange inside each flower enhances the spectacular sulphur yellow trumpets, creating an explosion of colour in semi-shaded borders or woodland areas.

Surprisingly hardy species, that overwinters well in most parts of the country.

Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft).

Sow April to June. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a very light sprinkling of vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14-30 days.

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Plant out when plants are large enough in the autumn after sowing, or over winter plants in a cold frame and plant out the following spring after all risk of frost has passed, 60cm (24in) apart.

For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in part shade. Always ensure good drainage, mulch plants with compost in autumn.

Toxic if eaten