Spanish foxglove

How to Grow and Care for Spanish foxglove

Spanish foxglove · Digitalis thapsi
Also known as: mullein foxglove

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

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

Planting and Growing Spanish foxglove

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full 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 a humus-rich soil in partial shade

How to Water Spanish foxglove?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Spanish foxglove?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Spanish foxglove?

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What Soil Is Best for Spanish foxglove?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Spanish foxglove?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Spanish foxglove?

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

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How to Propagate Spanish foxglove?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring or propagate by division in early spring

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How to Transplant Spanish foxglove?

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How to Care for Spanish foxglove in Winter?

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How to Plant Spanish foxglove?

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

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How to Repot Spanish foxglove?

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How to Harvest Spanish foxglove?

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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 Spanish foxglove

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

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Attributes of Spanish foxglove

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginSpain Portugal

Scientific Classification

Species
Digitalis thapsi
Genus
Digitalis
Family
Plantaginaceae
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