Canary Island foxglove

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost John Innes No.2 in full or bright filtered light with low to moderate humidity, during growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter; outdoors, in frost-free climates grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter

Pruning group 9 cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots

Propagate by seed sown in pots at 18-24°C in spring, propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Under glass, may be affected by aphids, glasshouse leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and leaf and bud eelworm

May be affected by leaf spots and powdery mildews