Which propagation method has proven itself?
thimble does not have to be increased every year. This biennial plant likes to reproduce on its own. If your Seeds given the opportunity to mature, they germinate in spring. Alternatively, the sowing be done specifically in spring or summer. The seeds (light and cold germs) can be sown directly in the field or grown in pots / bowls.
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How important are watering and fertilizing?
The thimble attaches particular importance to regular watering when it is protected from downpours. As a moisture-loving plant, it loves water in abundance. For this reason, it should be supplied with rainwater (does not like lime) several times a week. For a short time it tolerates dry periods. In terms of fertilizer, he is content with that when he has one in the spring Complete fertilizer are supplied.
How and when should you cut thimble?
If you don't want the foxglove to multiply, you should cut off the faded stems. Of the
cut takes place with a Secateurs to the ground. As a rule, the cut can be carried out in autumn (the second year of the plant's life).Pests and diseases: potential sources of danger?
Pests usually stay away from it due to its toxicity. But illnesses can be dangerous to him. Such cases can be recognized by:
- brown leaves
- curled leaves
- flowers that remain closed
- white spots
The diseases that affect the foxglove are mostly real mildew, Leaf spots and root rot. The main causes are considered to be a substrate that is too wet, a location with no wind, too little distance between plants and insufficient nutrient content in the soil.
Is it necessary to overwinter the foxglove?
The thimble, which is usually two years old, does not necessarily have to be overwintered will. It is sufficiently frost hardy in this country. Frost protection is only recommended in rough locations, for example in the form of a cover made of leaves or bark in the root area.
Tips & Tricks
A light layer of mulch made of bark can be spread over the root area of the thimble. This mulch cover mimics a protective forest floor and the thimble has to be watered and fertilized less often.
