“The Ultimate Guide to Cultivating and Nurturing the Beloved Foxglove Plant”

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Taking care of foxgloves is not difficult and can be done by planting potted nursery plants for first-year blooms. If planting from seeds, be prepared to wait a year before the plants flower in their second season. Foxgloves grow well in moist, rich soil in full sun to partial shade, and come in different sizes that should be spaced accordingly. Taller types need staking to prevent them from flopping over during wind storms. Foxgloves require good drainage to avoid crown rot and should be watered only when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. They thrive in cooler temperatures and may wilt in temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Foxgloves can be fertilized with slow-release 5-10-5 fertilizer in the early spring, but excess nitrogen can harm flower growth. Common foxglove has several popular cultivars like ‘Goldcrest’ and ‘Candy Mountain’, while some hybrid foxgloves include Digitalis × mertonensis and Digiplexis. Pests like aphids and Japanese beetles can attack foxglove, and funguses like powdery mildew and verticillium wilt can be treated with spray fungicides. Common problems with foxgloves include failure to bloom, which could be due to insufficient sunlight or water, or too much fertilizer. It’s normal for foxgloves to look shabby during summer, but the plants can be clipped off to stimulate a second flush of flowers or pulled out entirely once flowering is complete.