Planting and Growing Canary Island foxglove
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth |
| Toxicity | TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Canary Island foxglove?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Canary Island foxglove?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Canary Island foxglove?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Canary Island foxglove?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Canary Island foxglove?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Canary Island foxglove?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Canary Island foxglove?
Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate Canary Island foxglove?
Propagate by seed sown in pots at 18-24°C in spring, propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Learn more →How to Transplant Canary Island foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Care for Canary Island foxglove in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Canary Island foxglove?
Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost John Innes No.2 in full or bright filtered light with low to moderate humidity, during growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter; outdoors, in frost-free climates grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter
Learn more →How to Repot Canary Island foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Canary Island foxglove?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Canary Island foxglove
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling