{"product_id":"digitalis-purpurea-dalmatian-creme-foxglove","title":"Digitalis purpurea Dalmatian Creme | Foxglove","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigitalis purpurea Dalmatian Creme | Foxglove | Pelleted Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant creamy foxglove with beautiful upright flower spikes and reliable first-year flowering. Dalmatian Creme is an early-flowering \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e variety that does not require vernalisation, making it much easier to grow from seed and enjoy in flower during the first season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDalmatian F1 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued for its uniform growth, early flowering and well-branched, compact habit. Plants produce attractive foliage topped with strong, high-quality flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e41–51 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dalmatian Creme is more compact than many traditional foxgloves and works beautifully in \u003cstrong\u003eflower beds, cottage gardens, perennial borders and larger containers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Foxglove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dalmatian F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFirst year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot required\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, well-branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–20\" \/ 41–51 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14\" \/ 30–36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12\" \/ 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5a–9b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelleted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug Crop Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10–14 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 weeks \/ 105–140 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional production schedule gives 5–6 weeks for plug production followed by approximately 10–14 weeks to finish, depending on season and growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the First Year – No Vernalisation Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of \u003cstrong\u003eDalmatian Creme\u003c\/strong\u003e is its ability to \u003cstrong\u003eflower in the first year from seed without a cold vernalisation period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional foxgloves are often associated with waiting until the following season for flowers. Dalmatian has been bred for much earlier flowering, making it especially useful when you want impressive foxglove spikes without such a long wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to grow foxgloves from seed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003ethe current season's garden display\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Cream Flower Spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalmatian Creme produces elegant \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy flowers arranged along upright flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, neutral colour works beautifully in romantic and naturalistic planting schemes and combines particularly well with white, blush pink, apricot, lavender, blue and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vertical flower spikes add height and structure to \u003cstrong\u003ecottage gardens, perennial borders and mixed flower beds\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the relatively compact plants are also suitable for larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Uniform Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dalmatian series was selected for \u003cstrong\u003euniform height and early flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, with well-branched plants, compact foliage and good-quality flower spikes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e41–51 cm tall and 30–36 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dalmatian Creme creates a full display without becoming excessively tall. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalmatian Creme is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the naturally tiny Digitalis seeds much easier to sow accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1 pelleted seed per cell\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cover the seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, as light is important during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–6 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first stages of seedling development, temperatures can gradually be reduced to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Long From Seed to Flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–6 weeks for young plant production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10–14 weeks from transplanting to flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 weeks, or 105–140 days from seed to flower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Dalmatian particularly attractive for gardeners who want \u003cstrong\u003efirst-year foxglove flowers from an early sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight \u0026amp; Daylength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalmatian is a \u003cstrong\u003efacultative long-day plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Longer days encourage flowering, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 hours of daylength\u003c\/strong\u003e being important for flower initiation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor home gardeners, there is no need to make this complicated: provide the plants with a \u003cstrong\u003ebright, sunny growing position\u003c\/strong\u003e, and early sowing followed by the naturally increasing spring daylength will support flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into fertile, well-drained soil and maintain \u003cstrong\u003econsistent moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly while plants are actively growing and developing flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigitalis can tolerate high light when sufficient moisture is available, but the plants should not be allowed to dry out severely, as drought stress can cause developing flowers to abort. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow them to develop their naturally full, well-branched habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Dalmatian Creme?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo vernalisation required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly and uniform flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, well-branched habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, high-quality flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManageable \u003cstrong\u003e41–51 cm height\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful for cottage and romantic gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for flower beds, borders and larger containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e105–140 days from seed to flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted seed\u003c\/strong\u003e for easier sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigitalis purpurea Dalmatian Creme is an excellent choice for gardeners who love the romantic appearance of traditional foxgloves but want earlier and more predictable flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its creamy flower spikes, compact habit and ability to flower in the first year make it a beautiful addition to cottage gardens, perennial borders and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ 41–51 cm \/ Cremy white","offer_id":54937797132631,"sku":null,"price":3.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 seeds \/ 41–51 cm \/ Cremy white","offer_id":54937797165399,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep7_2026_10_16_04PM.png?v=1788808678","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/digitalis-purpurea-dalmatian-creme-foxglove","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}