I was so excited to see Barton Springs Nursery had fox glove! I had this empty raised bed in bright/dappled shade in the back and brighter shade/partial sun in the front. I thought would be perfect for them.
Any one have experience growing them here? I get the sense they are kind of tricky in our climate.
Edit: adding that yes I am aware that they are very toxic and placed them in a spot that pets can’t get them and I’m taking my own precautions as well
by _coots
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Dappled shade, good soil, frequent watering…I have never had success growing them in Austin. Our summers are just too brutal. I love foxglove, hollyhocks, and gardenias; but I have succumbed to the change in our climate. I am falling in love with the native plants that do well in my yard.
I hope that you have success.
I’ve had one plant make it through a summer here. It needs water and shade, but it can be done!
No tips but if you want a native that is similar in looks, check out penstemon cobaea! Deep pink to white-ish in color. I know greensleeves had some recently.
That’s a really cool raised bed idea and probably 1/5 of the price of a Vego bed. What did you use for it?
i’m attempting to grow foxglove too. and hollyhock. best of luck to us
Just grow penstemons