Grecian foxglove

How to Grow and Care for Grecian foxglove

Grecian foxglove · Digitalis lanata
Also known as: Austrian digitalis; woolly foxglove

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. It will grow in partial shade, though generally does better in a sunnier situation

Watering: Water moderately, allow upper soil strata to dry between watering cyclesSunlight: Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Grecian foxglove

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, allow upper soil strata to dry between watering cycles
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingGeneral balanced fertilizer monthly spring until flowering concludes fully
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. It will grow in partial shade, though generally does better in a sunnier situation

How to Water Grecian foxglove?

Water moderately, allow upper soil strata to dry between watering cycles

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Grecian foxglove?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Grecian foxglove?

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What Soil Is Best for Grecian foxglove?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Grecian foxglove?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Grecian foxglove?

General balanced fertilizer monthly spring until flowering concludes fully

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How to Prune Grecian foxglove?

Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots

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How to Propagate Grecian foxglove?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring. Propagate by careful division in early spring or from basal cuttings, see softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Grecian foxglove?

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How to Care for Grecian foxglove in Winter?

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How to Plant Grecian foxglove?

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. It will grow in partial shade, though generally does better in a sunnier situation

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How to Repot Grecian foxglove?

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How to Harvest Grecian foxglove?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spots and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm

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The Toxicity of Grecian foxglove

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Grecian foxglove

Attributes of Grecian foxglove

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEastern Turkey, Northern Iran, Caucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Digitalis lanata
Genus
Digitalis
Family
Plantaginaceae
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