A mix of biennial or short-lived perennials, to 90cm high in flower, with large, slightly hairy green leaves. Upright spikes bearing large, tubular flowers, in shades of pink, purple and white and with speckled throats, in late spring and early summer
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideally a sheltered, warm site with humus-rich soil in light or partial shade. See foxglove cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by seed. Sow in August or September for flowers the following year, or in late winter at 15-18°C for flowers the same year. Plants may self-seed, but may not come true unless grown in isolation
Deadhead main spike as flowers fade, to encourage lateral shoots with more flowers
May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot