Gardening Questions foxgloves
foxgloves
Asked on 27 Feb, 2008
I have two self seeded ones,can they be moved.It is their second year so they are due to flower this year i think.I dont usually move established plants but these have grown in pots which are too small
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1 Mar, 2008
My guess is that they will be fine for moving because they are in pots. Our technique is to let foxgloves self-sow, leave those that are growing where we think they would be good,(with thinning as required) and lifting and replanting others - been doing that in autumn, but see no reason why it shouldn't work in early spring as well.
3 Mar, 2008
I've moved foxgloves when they were still quite small seedlings and they've survived - I think its a good idea to try and get as much soil around them and then they are ok - I had some self seed on the veg patch but they survived being moved - have a go you've got nothing to lose!
4 Mar, 2008
So I gather these are bi-annuals? I bought two last year, planted them by our front driveway gates, they produced good flowers and they've self seeded well. I have about 12 plants now growing where the seed dropped. I was looking forward to seeing all the flowers this year but it looks like I may have to wait. I might attempt to move a couple into the back garden I have anice spot I think they'll enjoy.
10 Mar, 2008
Thanks all for information on foxgloves I am going off line shortly but will try to move them and let you know the out come when i return.
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Joined 7 Aug, 2007
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27 Feb, 2008
If you can move them with as much root as possible, they should be fine (but no guarantees!). Do it asap before they start into strong growth