Pruning guide
How to prune yellow foxglove
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Pruning yellow foxglove — FAQ
When should I prune yellow foxglove?
Deadhead main spike after flowering (July–August); tidy back in autumn or early spring. After the main flower spike fades, cut it back to where side shoots are developing. This encourages a secondary flush. In autumn or early spring, remove all dead foliage and stems back to the basal rosette.
How often does yellow foxglove need pruning?
Deadhead main spike after flowering; light tidy once annually in autumn or spring. Yellow Foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora) is a short-lived perennial that self-seeds if allowed. Deadhead spent spikes to encourage side-shoot flowering and prolong the season. If you want to maintain the plant as a perennial rather than a monocarpic short-liver, cut the main spike after flowering and let side shoots develop.
How do you prune yellow foxglove?
After the main flower spike fades, cut it back to where side shoots are developing. This encourages a secondary flush. In autumn or early spring, remove all dead foliage and stems back to the basal rosette.