How to prune foxglove beardtongue

Deadhead during and after flowering (late spring to midsummer); tidy dead foliage in late autumn or early spring. Cut spent flower spikes back to just above a set of basal leaves or a side shoot that may re-bloom. Use clean secateurs. In autumn, remove any brown, mushy stems at ground level.

Deadhead throughout flowering season; light tidy once annually. Foxglove beardtongue benefits from deadheading to prolong blooming and prevent excessive self-seeding. After the main flush fades, cut flower stalks back to the basal rosette of leaves. In late autumn or early spring, tidy any dead foliage. The plant is semi-evergreen and needs only light grooming otherwise.

Cut spent flower spikes back to just above a set of basal leaves or a side shoot that may re-bloom. Use clean secateurs. In autumn, remove any brown, mushy stems at ground level.