Pruning guide
How to prune foxglove 'camelot'
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Pruning foxglove 'camelot' — FAQ
When should I prune foxglove 'camelot'?
Cut spent main spike in early to midsummer; tidy foliage in autumn. Remove the central spike by cutting at stem base once top flowers fade. Leave secondary lateral spikes to develop. After all flowering is complete, cut spent stems down but preserve the leafy basal rosette, which may produce another season of flowers in milder climates.
How often does foxglove 'camelot' need pruning?
Once or twice per season during and after flowering. Foxglove 'Camelot' is typically grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial. Cut the main flowering spike after the upper flowers fade to promote side-shoot spikes and prolong the display. If you want it to persist beyond two years, avoid removing all growth after flowering — leave the basal rosette intact.
How do you prune foxglove 'camelot'?
Remove the central spike by cutting at stem base once top flowers fade. Leave secondary lateral spikes to develop. After all flowering is complete, cut spent stems down but preserve the leafy basal rosette, which may produce another season of flowers in milder climates.