fairy foxglove

How to Grow and Care for fairy foxglove

fairy foxglove · Erinus alpinus
Also known as: alpine balsam; jewel flower; liver balsam

A short-lived plant that favours a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for rock garden, wall or paving crevices

Watering: Light steady soil moisture supply, cut water after seasonal foliage fadeSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing fairy foxglove

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleLight steady soil moisture supply, cut water after seasonal foliage fade
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingMinimal diluted balanced feed once single time before bloom arrives
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Care Tips

A short-lived plant that favours a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for rock garden, wall or paving crevices

How to Water fairy foxglove?

Light steady soil moisture supply, cut water after seasonal foliage fade

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fairy foxglove?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fairy foxglove?

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What Soil Is Best for fairy foxglove?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize fairy foxglove?

Minimal diluted balanced feed once single time before bloom arrives

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How to Prune fairy foxglove?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate fairy foxglove?

Propagate by seed or root rosettes as cuttings in spring

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How to Transplant fairy foxglove?

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How to Care for fairy foxglove in Winter?

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How to Plant fairy foxglove?

A short-lived plant that favours a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for rock garden, wall or paving crevices

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How to Repot fairy foxglove?

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How to Harvest fairy foxglove?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of fairy foxglove

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Attributes of fairy foxglove

Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginS and Central Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Erinus alpinus
Genus
Erinus
Family
Plantaginaceae
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