The tall spires of foxglove excelsior hybrids produce delicate bell45shaped flowers with heavily spotted throats in pastel shades of mauve pink yellow or white the uniform spikes with evenly spaced flowers create a spectacular presence at the back of borders and make handsome cut flowers this short45lived perennial is best known for its statuesque presence in cottage gardens and woodlands where it attracts wildlife to its nectar rich blooms height 150cm 40593441 spread