Re: foxglove

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Posted by Newt on July 01, 2003 at 16:22:26:

In Reply to: foxglove posted by Lori on June 29, 2003 at 19:27:12:

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: how do i prune these - i have huge thick stalks - and when to prune?

Hi Lori,
You can prune the stems close to the base of the plant after they bloom and go to seed. Collect the seeds and, either scatter in the garden, or wait until next spring to plant them. Most foxgloves are biennial and will die after setting seed their second year.

Newt

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: : how do i prune these - i have huge thick stalks - and when to prune?

: Hi Lori,
: You can prune the stems close to the base of the plant after they bloom and go to seed.  Collect the seeds and, either scatter in the garden, or wait until next spring to plant them.  Most foxgloves are biennial and will die after setting seed their second year.

: Newt



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