Planting and Growing smooth foxglove
| Care difficulty | 2 / 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 · Clay · 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 smooth foxglove?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for smooth foxglove?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for smooth foxglove?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for smooth foxglove?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for smooth foxglove?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize smooth foxglove?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune smooth foxglove?
Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots
Learn more →How to Propagate smooth foxglove?
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring or propagate by careful division in early spring. Try basal cuttings in spring - see softwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant smooth foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Care for smooth foxglove in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant smooth foxglove?
Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. Performs best in a humus-rich soil in sunny situation or partial shade. Generally a short-lived perennial
Learn more →How to Repot smooth foxglove?
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Learn more →How to Harvest smooth foxglove?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of smooth foxglove
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling