foxglove 'The Shirley'

Grow in almost any soil but avoid very wet or very dry situations; prefers moist conditions in partial shade. Deadhead after flowering to avoid problems with numerous seedlings

Cut back after flowering

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in late spring. Alternatively sow in seed trays in late spring and plant out to final position in late summer

Can get aphids and leaf and bud eelworm

May be affected by leaf spots and powdery mildews