Q.Foxglove
I’ve been flower gardening full time since retirement in 2008. I have 22 beds. Of all my lovely flowers. The one that stumps me the most, is Foxglove. I’ve had 3 plants in 8 years, they do well, that 1st year. But they don’t comeback the following year. I live in North Central Indiana. Zone 5. I’ve tried it in different beds, with same effect. No returns. I have a friend that has the same problem in our town. The soil is 100% clay, but I’ve tilled in my own mix of 2 parts compost, 1 part cow manure, 1 part sand. This mix works great for me.But, still, no returns on foxglove. Any suggestions? Obviously something isn’t right.
Well draining soil is vital to growing Foxgloves.
Look for Foxglove Foxy Hybrids, they are cold hardy to zone 3; you may have more success with these plants.
These articles have more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/foxglove-winter-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/foxglove/deadheading-foxglove-plants.htm
