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This seems to have sprung up from nowhere, wondering if any one knows the name, thanks in advance.



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Foxglove! The leaves get even bigger when it's getting ready to flower - probably next year now, as mine are finishing. Watch it swamp everything for a foot round in all directions if you leave it.

23 Jun, 2011

 

Thanks Beattie, It's not in a ideal position there and was wondering if it can be moved and if yes when is the best time. :)

23 Jun, 2011

 

I don't know about moving them, I only pull up the ones that are surplus to requirements (and that's the vast majority as it seeds like anything....). I guess you could give it a go, with the usual advice - take out as big a rootball as possible and keep it watered until re-established. It's a wild flower and should be as tough as old boots, provided you water it enough til its roots are working properly again.

23 Jun, 2011

 

I googled Foxglove and yes they do self seed so will probably leave it be and collect the seeds in due time, never knew it was that toxic and is used to correct heart conditions, thanks again.

23 Jun, 2011

 

I would leave it if you possibly can. They can be a bit unpredictable when moved and can easily fade away. In the past I have found that some survive when moved and some do not , even when given exactly the same treatment.

23 Jun, 2011

 

I personally have never had a problem moving Foxglove. Well water afterwards and they seem to be tough as the proverbial old boots.

23 Jun, 2011

 

Hello, agree with kildermorie, very easy to move just dig it out with a decent clump of root system and water well and it will certainly take.

23 Jun, 2011

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