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Are foxgloves perrenials in Brisbane
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Posted by Gremlin Brisbane, Aust (My Page) on Wed, Nov 23, 05 at 19:49
| This year I grew foxgloves for the first time and after almost ripping them out in disgust because they hadn't flowered, they have put on a great, albeit late show. The question is "Are they classed as a perenial in Brisbane?". I have been given differing opinions. Should I just cut off the last of the flowers at the base and leave them for next year? Can anyone advise me? |
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RE: Are foxgloves perrenials in Brisbane
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There are different types of foxgloves, (Digitalis - if you're looking for information on them), some are perennial but most are biennial. Having said that, in a warmer climate such as yours, the former could behave like the latter. Even I've had biennial ones flower in their first year, although not as large as if they'd taken 2 years to grow.
Both types usually come back for at least a few years, although a lot of people treat them as annuals and, they are pretty good at seeding themselves. With some types, if you cut down the main flower stem to the first or second set of leaves, they'll send out side flower shoots. Where as some will send up secondary flower spikes if the main flower stem is cut to the ground. Some fertiliser at this time usually gives them the message that you expect a bit more from them. When you think they've completely finished, cut the stems right down, tidy up the leaves, and leave them to see what happens. Even if they die you'll probably find plenty of seedlings popping up next year. These can be dug up and planted where you want them to grow. |
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