Am I Taking Good Care Of My Foamflower Plant?

Did you planted your foamflower in partial to full shade?

Did you planted your foamflower in well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter?

Are you making sure that the soil is kept evenly and consistently moist, but never soggy or flooded?

Do you fertilize your foamflower regularly?

Do you keep your foamflower free of pests and diseases?

Foamflower needs partial shade to full shade. A couple of hours of morning sun is the most that should be available to these plants, although they may be planted in partial sun in more northern areas where the sun isn't as strong.

Plant foamflower in soil that is rich in humus and organic matter. The soil should be equally able to retain moisture and drain well because foamflowers do poorly in wet soil, which can cause root rot.

Foamflower needs evenly moist conditions. It can withstand a short period of drought, but don't let the soil be dry for extended periods. Make sure to add wood chip mulch to keep the soil is moist and cool conditions.

When grown in the right soil, foamflower does not need fertilizer. However, it may benefit from the application of a balanced fertilizer in early spring before the new growth starts.

Good job! You are taking good care of your foamflower.

Foamflower is not affected by serious insects or diseases. Slugs and snails can be a problem. To control slugs and snails use diatomaceous earth around your plants. Proper watering is key to avoiding rot and fungal disease. Foamflower thrives in soil that is moist but never soggy.