Plantaginaceae · Digitalis purpurea
Native to: Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Morocco
Plants produce elegant upward spikes covered in bell-like flowers in a mix of pink, white and purple
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Foxglove plants may need to be supported as they grow. Depending on the expected size and height of the plant, use a stake, bamboo cane, trellis or string lines to support plants.
Deadhead foxglove flowers regularly during the growing season. Using sharp secateurs or snips cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers.
When plants have finished flowering prune them back to neaten them and encourage strong new growth. Using sharp secateurs or snips, cut individual stems just above a set of lower leaves.
Common Problems: Aphids, Powdery mildew, Slugs and snails
Self-seeding.
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