How to Reproduce Foxglove Plants
A foxglove is any member of the Digitalis genus, which contains 20 species. This common name typically refers to Digitalis purpurea, also known as common foxglove. This species originated in western Europe, and is a common garden plant in temperate regions. Foxgloves have tubular flowers, typically purple, although they may be pink or yellow, that grow on tall spikes. Gardeners usually grow foxglove plants from seed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Select an outdoor planting site in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 4 through 8. Foxgloves prefer climates where the lowest temperature of the year is between minus 30 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Foxgloves also prefer partial shade, though they can grow in full sun.
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Fill the planting site with rich garden soil with good drainage. Foxglove plants can also tolerate poor soil if it has good drainage. Add peat moss as required to lower the soil pH to between 5.5 and 6.5.
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Sow foxglove seeds thinly over the planting site in the spring. Compress the seeds into the soil without covering them with soil.
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Water the planting site with 2 inches of water per week for the first growing season. Thin the weaker plants as they grow, to obtain a final spacing of at least 18 inches between adult plants.
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Tie foxgloves to stakes with flexible ties, especially if the plants are in an exposed area. Foxgloves can grow to 6 feet and require support when they reach their full height.
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Collect seeds from the dead flower heads in July to plant in other areas. Foxgloves produce abundant seed and generally have no trouble reseeding themselves.
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