How to Grow Foxglove
Foxglove does not actually flower the first year it is planted, but watch out for spectacular blooms the following year. This biennial plant has spike-like blossoms in shades of pastel lilac colors and beautiful deep purples. Growing to heights of 24 inches and some as tall as 48 inches, they can transform any deck or patio into a garden paradise. Have fun learning how to grow foxglove in container gardening.
Required Items
- Potting soil
- Plant pot
- Time-released fertilizer
- Trowel
- Foxglove plant
Select a sturdy plant pot with a strong, wide bottom and drainage holes. This style is recommended to keep tall plants like foxglove from catching in the wind and turning over. Ceramic or red clay pots are ideal.
Purchase potting soil and fill the pot with soil leaving an inch or two of space at the top. Add time-released granular fertilizer into your soil and mix thoroughly. The label should indicate proper amounts of fertilizer.
Gently remove the foxglove from the nursery container. A dull butter knife inserted around the edges of the plant works nicely for releasing it from the container. Take a trowel and dig a large enough hole in the potting mix for the root ball. Insert the plant’s roots into the hole taking care to be gentle. Use your hand to tap the soil into place around the roots.
- Water the plant thoroughly and allow it to drain. Established plants only need water when soil feels dry. Test moisture levels by inserting a finger an inch deep into the soil. Find a nice location in your yard, patio or deck where it will get shade or partial sun.