Erinus Alpinus ‘Dr. Hahnle’ Fairy Foxglove Seeds

Erinus Alpinus ‘Dr. Hahnle’ – Fairy Foxglove

Although this miniature alpine plant is sometimes called the “Fairy Foxglove”, you would never guess it is in the foxglove family. Dwarf spikes bearing clusters of brilliant red flowers arise over tiny tufts of hairy leaves. These attractive gems will grow anywhere, even in the cracks of a wall or between paving slabs.

How to sow and grow Erinus alpinus from seed

Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks, the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray.