FOXGLOVE GROWING HELP

Foxglove is a flower that is native to England and loves to grow at semi-shaded spots with rich soil.it has many qualities of biennial but in many areas it is considered a perennial because of its evergreen state in every season. The scientists have been successful in developing new hybrid types of foxglove that is not only easier to grow it is available in variety of colors.

ABOUT FOXGLOVE PLANT

Foxglove is the name of a beautiful flower that grows on top of the low growing foliage, a foxglove flower does not grow alone but it grows in shape of heavy looking spikes of tubular flowers that are 2-5 feet tall. The height of the plant depends upon its particular type as there foxglove is available in different types according to the characteristics of the plants. Generally speaking the foxglove flowers are available in different colors like red, pink, white, and purple and yellow and peach. The foxglove is liked by many because it self-sows and multiplies on its own. The foxglove leaves are known for their content of digitalis which is a potent heart medicine. The ingestion of its leaves is considered poisonous.

SELECTION OF A RIGHT SPOT TO PLANT FOXGLOVES

If you want to have healthy looking beautiful foxglove blooms try to select a suitable place to plant them. You should select a sunny place with partial shade and moist but well-draining type of soil.

PLANTING FOXGLOVES

You should plant the foxgloves in spring or fall season. While planting the foxgloves it is better to maintain the distance of 1-2 feet between two plants. If you plan to plant foxgloves in fall it is better to sow the seeds in summers.to plant the foxglove plants you should prepare the flower bed with a fork and affordable flower delivery philippines loosen the soil 12-15 inches deep and mix a layer of two to four inches of compost. You should carefully dig a hole double the diameter of the container the plant is in. Then remove the plant from the container and put it in the hole in a way that the top of the root ball is on a level with the soil surface. Fill the hole carefully with soil and water the plant.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF FOXGLOVE

Foxglove is easy to grow and needs very little maintenance.it multiplies on its own and looks great as cut flowers.It belongs to hardiness 3-8.