Foxglove Digitalis - After Bloom Cut Back (4K) - June 26

These are transplanted from other part of the yard to the boulevard flower bed. They are all self seeded from the past. They are biannual, meaning it flowers on the second year.
The main flower stalks bloom first. Secondary/side stems bloom later than the main one. These grew to about 5 feet tall and are a bit too big for the flower bed. Not sue if I want to repeat next year. In the mean time, I cut the whole plant at ground level, leaving the part underground (instead of pulling out)
1. Not sure if I will keep them here
2. Not sure if they will bloom on the third year
In all, Foxgloves require little work. The clean up of the fairly tattered base leaves are optional.
Transplant - • Transplant 3 Self Seed...
Spring clean up - • Foxglove Digitalis, Sp...
After bloom care, pull & replant - • Foxglove (Digitalis) -...
After bloom care, trim & pull - • Foxglove Digitalis - A...
In blooms - • Foxglove In Blooms - J...
Home garden in western Canada zone 7

[@reneclarkkersanty4256]

Thank you for showing the before & after

[@GardenNotes]

You bet!👍🏻

[@cindyl3916]

Another learning experience here! I’m going to go out and trim mine up now. I know so little about these. I’ve got them in part sun but thought of moving one that gets a short time in afternoon sun. Now that the shade is gone from my front yard I’m in a conundrum over who to move before they fry. If only you were my neighbor I could ask you! Thank you for the lesson ❤

[@GardenNotes]

It is difficult when the micro climate changes. Stressful at times but motivating? I find myself procrastinating unless I have a push from ……😉

[@hog8567]

What dusty miller has the broad leaves? I like that.

[@GardenNotes]

My first time with Dusty Miller 3 years ago. No idea that it survived 3 winters. I like that aspect as well!

[@hairdressertothestars9877]

Do you cut bloom stalks at the same time? Or wait for another time of year?

[@GardenNotes]

I cut the stalks when there is no more good blooms left on top. I do not wait, weather permitting. Prefer to have a neat garden. They self seed. If you prefer that, keep some stalks. The seed cast themselves once mature. All my plants are from 2 original plants I purchased. I have enough in my yard and to give away the extra. Even with the way I cut back, I have enough to use. Sometimes I pull them right out if I want to change the look or theme year over year. Do what works best for your need. Hope this helps and happy gardening.

[@Kitschina]

I have a single foxglove in a pot that I bought from Home Depot earlier this year. City life with no garden; it's just at my doorstep. So here are my questions: Now that the blooms are done, do I just cut back the stalks and let the leaves remain in the pot? Do I strip the seed pods off the cut stalks and put them in the basement in a brown paper bag for future planting? Do I leave the pot outside over the Chicago winter or bring it inside? Thanks for any advice you can offer!

[@GardenNotes]

Honored to have your question! Although I have never grown them in container, that's what I would do. When I do that for mine in ground, some died but a few has re-bloom the year after. Since I have plenty of self seeded babies, I normally just pull them out after bloom. In your case, you can have the seeds for future. I would suggest to start some seed now or later in the year, Unless you have the newer varieties, Foxglove is a biennial, meaning its blooms in its second year. The earlier you plant them, earlier you will see blooms. Not too familiar with USA but I Googles your area, it should be HSDA zone 5 or 6. Foxglove is hardy to zone 4 to 10 in ground. During winter, place it as close to your door as possible, or as warm a place you can find outdoors. It is borderline for winter survival in a container. Hope things work out for you! Hope I am explaining things well enough 💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@GardenNotes]

Don't despair if this does not work. Some plants work better in containers than others. I grew up in a city where we kept plants in pots on hangers outside windows. Yet, I have fond memories of my childhood days with my potted plants.

[@bikegeist]

I wish I could crawl inside those flowers and escape the heat. 😊

[@GardenNotes]

😂😅