{"product_id":"foxglove-primrose-yellow","title":"Foxglove Primrose Yellow","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigitalis purpurea 'Primrose Yellow'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFoxglove 'Primrose Yellow' \/ Lemon Foxglove\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTall majestic spikes densely packed with soft creamy-lemon bells, often delicately speckled inside with tiny chocolate freckles — 'Primrose Yellow' is the sophisticated alternative to traditional purple Foxgloves, bringing pale luminous colour to dark corners and a particular long-tongued bumblebee favouritism that makes it one of the most quietly useful Foxgloves in any wildlife garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhile the common purple Foxglove is a classic, 'Primrose Yellow' brings a whole new level of sophistication to the cottage border. The tall majestic spikes (1.2–1.5m) are densely packed with soft creamy-lemon bells, often speckled inside with tiny chocolate freckles. This pale colour is incredibly valuable in garden design because it \"lights up\" dark corners — plant it under trees, along a north-facing wall, or at the back of a shaded border, and the pale yellow flowers will glow in dim light. A particular favourite of the long-tongued Carder bee (\u003cem\u003eBombus pascuorum\u003c\/em\u003e), which has specifically co-evolved with Foxglove flower structures. Hardy biennial (H7). The selection that pairs unusually well with purple and white companions for sophisticated cottage planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFoxglove seeds are exceptionally fine and need light to germinate. Sow indoors April–May or direct outdoors May–July. Surface-sow on moist compost — do not cover with soil. Maintain 15–20°C; germination 14–21 days. Plant out in autumn into shaded or semi-shaded position with moist well-drained soil. Year 1: rosette. Year 2: spires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eImportant toxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: All parts of Foxglove are highly toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Wear gloves when handling. Keep seed packets away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a \"light up dark corners\" plant — pale yellow Foxgloves are particularly valuable in shaded positions where they appear to glow in low light. In sophisticated cottage planting schemes where the cream-lemon palette reads as designer rather than wild. As a complementary colour planted alongside purples (the yellow-purple complementary pairing is one of the most powerful colour partnerships in horticulture). As a cut flower for tall arrangements (with toxicity caution).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the classical complementary colour combination, pair 'Primrose Yellow' with Purple Sweet Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) — both flower simultaneously in May–July, creating the timeless yellow-and-purple cottage garden partnership that few other combinations can match. With Honesty (Lunaria annua) for the biennial bridge partnership. With Foxglove 'Alba White' for an all-pale cottage scheme that genuinely glows at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766387945821,"sku":"FOX-PRM","price":1.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_kzcktpkzcktpkzck.png?v=1779457313","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/foxglove-primrose-yellow","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}