Since the roots of the foxglove are quite sensitive, the plant has a difficult time transplanting. You should keep these tips in mind if you decide to move her.
How can foxgloves be transplanted successfully?
Transplanting foxglove is difficult but possible due to its sensitive roots. Choose the warm season after flowering, dig up the plant with complete roots and place it in nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil in a shaded or partial shade location.
How well can foxgloves be transplanted?
Due to itssensitive rootsFoxglove isdifficult to transplant Tap roots grow on the plant and quickly reach deep into the soil. If these are cut off when transplanting, the foxglove can no longer feed itself properly. However, sowing seeds in the new location can be much easier if you want to plant the foxglove there.
How do I transplant?
Carefully dig out the foxglove with thecomplete rootsso that you canuse them in the new location. You should dig at a distance and carefully so that the roots are not damaged. At the new location, place the plant in a deep hole. Then water the location well and care for the plant according to its needs.
When should you transplant foxglove?
Replant the foxglove in thewarm periodwhen the flowering period is over andthere is still enough time until winter. This gives the roots enough room to gain a foothold in the loose soil of the new location during the warm time of the year. In this way you increase the chance that the transplant will be successful and that the plant will grow in the new place.
Where should you transplant foxglove?
Place the foxglove in anutrient-rich substrateinshade or partial shadeand pay attention to aslightly acidicpH value. If you fertilize the plant's new location with a little humus (€13.00 on Amazon), you will improve the growing conditions there.
Tip
Sow foxglove directly into the bed
In the case of foxglove, the easiest way is to sow seeds. Since the plant and the seeds can cope with frost, you can easily sow them directly into the bed. You don't necessarily have to grow the plants in a pot.
