Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ — Hardy Perennial (often Grown As a Biennial), Bee-Friendly, 11cm Pot
Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ — Hardy Perennial (often Grown As a Biennial), Bee-Friendly, 11cm Pot
Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering june to august. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 11cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)
- Flowering: June to August
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Bumblebees and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 11cm pot
The detail
Bring 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.
These 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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior Hybrids' |
| Growth habit | Upright, Rosette-Forming with Tall Flower Spikes |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Soil | Humus-Rich, Moist but Well-Drained |
| Flowering | June to August |
| Attracts | Bees, Bumblebees and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Mixed Borders, Woodland Edges, Partial Shade Areas |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to august. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 11cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.