Foxglove

Majestic spikes of white, tubular flowers in June and July held above rosettes of hairy dark green leaves. This pretty white foxglove is perfect for the back of the border or for naturalising in a shady, woodland garden. A short-lived native plant, given favourable conditions it self-seeds freely.Position: partial shadeSoil: humus rich soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: June to JulyFlowers: whiteOther features: hairy, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Ensure that the soil that foxgloves are grown in is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early springThis plant is featured in the Bright Shady Border. Click here to view the ready-made border design.It is worth keeping in mind that these plants are mainly biennial, though they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely
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