Just an interesting story about foxgloves. I live in the New Forest and a few years ago a local wood had a lot of the tree canopy removed. One result was the most fantastic display of pink Foxgloves. If I said there was a carpet of them 50 yards wide and about half a mile long I don't think I would be exaggerating. Their must have been thousands. The seeds must have been dormant for years and the increase in springtime light levels woke them up. It only happened for a few years and now the display is no more, again.
What a glorious sight that must have been wonderboy. I've heard that of foxgloves and with the seeds needing light to germinate it would make perfect sense
Thank you nut for your wisdom as ever. I've got space already but have been worried about snail/slugs descending on them before they get sufficiently large.Sometimes I'm worried I mollycoddle my plants too much,maybe I should just plant them and be done with it.
WoodgreenW We had the same experience here in West Lothian. The council were expanding a country park and unearthed so many foxglove seeds. I wish I'd had my camera because it only lasted two years - but what a sight
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Plant them in the ground Fishy, as soon as you have the space for them
In the sticks near Peterborough
Just an interesting story about foxgloves. I live in the New Forest and a few years ago a local wood had a lot of the tree canopy removed. One result was the most fantastic display of pink Foxgloves. If I said there was a carpet of them 50 yards wide and about half a mile long I don't think I would be exaggerating. Their must have been thousands. The seeds must have been dormant for years and the increase in springtime light levels woke them up. It only happened for a few years and now the display is no more, again.
Thank you nut for your wisdom as ever. I've got space already but have been worried about snail/slugs descending on them before they get sufficiently large.Sometimes I'm worried I mollycoddle my plants too much,maybe I should just plant them and be done with it.
Plant them and be done with it Fishy
Maybe the digitalin will slow their hearts so much they stop. I don't think they're a favourite food. Someone will tell you if they are.
In the sticks near Peterborough
WoodgreenW We had the same experience here in West Lothian. The council were expanding a country park and unearthed so many foxglove seeds. I wish I'd had my camera because it only lasted two years - but what a sight
At least we have our memories...
Thanks to all for your advice with this. Foxgloves moved, fingers crossed.
Next project is to move a big lavender plant, any suggestions?
thank you
I always thought that they was poisonous
Hi Liam, many garden plants are poisonous and yes, foxgloves are one of them.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Thanks Edd I may give it a go and harvest lots of lavender in the process.
Lavender tea anyone?