Planting and Growing sceptre foxglove
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water sceptre foxglove?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sceptre foxglove?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sceptre foxglove?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sceptre foxglove?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sceptre foxglove?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sceptre foxglove?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune sceptre foxglove?
No pruning required except deadheading to encourage further flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate sceptre foxglove?
Propagate by seed, sown at 18-24°C in a sandy seed mixture in spring; by softwood cuttings in spring; or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Learn more →How to Transplant sceptre foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Care for sceptre foxglove in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant sceptre foxglove?
In frost-free areas, grow in a sheltered position in a sunny to partially shaded site in well-drained soil; in frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse with minimum night temperatures of 5-10°C, in medium-fertility loam-based compost, such as John Innes No. 2, with added sand and leafmould, water plentifully in summer but moderately in winter, and keep plants well ventilated
Learn more →How to Repot sceptre foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sceptre foxglove?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, downy mildews, crown rots and root rots
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly but generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sceptre foxglove
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling