Yes. I bought some last summer and put them in the garden. I suppose they grew to about 5-6". No sign of them this spring. Located in Co.Durham, I know the winter has been grim but I don't think that the frosts were particulularly severe last winter in this area. I still want them but I will be treating them differently this time - keeping them in 2/3 litre pots in the ground and overwintering the pots in a cold greenhouse. Anybody any other ideas?
I've come to the conclusion that that my plants may have been a bit too immature to survive the winter but having said that I have plenty of small ordinary self seeded digitalis that have got through.
I think I will follow your practice with my next batch. Your tip about saving a whole plant for backup rather than messsing about with cuttings is useful.
. Enjoy your blooms this summerI. If you can think on I would love to hear how you fare with them over the next winter.
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I saw the foxgloves at Chelsea last year and they are beautiful. Still waiting
Big news is that my foxglove illumination, ordered in October have arrived today. I will pot them up and leave them in my cold greenhouse.
Has anyone any over winter problems with these new plants?
Yes. I bought some last summer and put them in the garden. I suppose they grew to about 5-6". No sign of them this spring. Located in Co.Durham, I know the winter has been grim but I don't think that the frosts were particulularly severe last winter in this area. I still want them but I will be treating them differently this time - keeping them in 2/3 litre pots in the ground and overwintering the pots in a cold greenhouse. Anybody any other ideas?
Hiya Verdun
Once planted out, is it your intent to leave them out in their final position? What area are you in?
Mine, who are looking good, will go in a big pot to brighten up my shady patio/courtyard. They are looking healthy.
Hiya Verdun
Big difference in climate!
I've come to the conclusion that that my plants may have been a bit too immature to survive the winter but having said that I have plenty of small ordinary self seeded digitalis that have got through.
I think I will follow your practice with my next batch. Your tip about saving a whole plant for backup rather than messsing about with cuttings is useful.
. Enjoy your blooms this summerI. If you can think on I would love to hear how you fare with them over the next winter.
Many thanks for you response and advice.
Hi Matty2
Will you be bringing your pot in over the winter?
Hadn't really thought about it.
I do ike Verdun's idea of bringing one in just in case though
Really it all depends on the summer and how strong they become.