foxglove 'Lucas'

How to Grow and Care for foxglove 'Lucas'

foxglove 'Lucas' · Digitalis 'Lucas'

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing foxglove 'Lucas'

foxglove 'Lucas'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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; ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade

How to Water foxglove 'Lucas'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for foxglove 'Lucas'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for foxglove 'Lucas'?

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What Soil Is Best for foxglove 'Lucas'?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize foxglove 'Lucas'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune foxglove 'Lucas'?

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

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How to Propagate foxglove 'Lucas'?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant foxglove 'Lucas'?

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How to Care for foxglove 'Lucas' in Winter?

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How to Plant foxglove 'Lucas'?

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade

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How to Repot foxglove 'Lucas'?

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How to Harvest foxglove 'Lucas'?

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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

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The Toxicity of foxglove 'Lucas'

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

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Attributes of foxglove 'Lucas'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Digitalis 'Lucas'
Genus
Digitalis
Family
Plantaginaceae
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FAQs About foxglove 'Lucas'

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