Foxgloves in hanging baskets

[davholla]

I like Foxgloves but (I don't think this a problem but family would) people are often concerned about them poisoning children, so I would like to grow them in hanging baskets - is this possible?

[davholla]

[ACE]

Straight answer no. They are biennials. look up children poisoned with foxgloves, you will have trouble finding them, it don't happen.

[ancellsfarmer]

Claim 'Grandfather rights'.
These extend to :(and are not limited to)
A) "NO! dont touch"
B) "Leave the b***** things alone!"

Apply to all circumstances.

[Paulh]

Children learn very early not to eat what they find outside.

If you are worried, start digging up your daffodils!

[davholla]

Children learn very early not to eat what they find outside.

If you are worried, start digging up your daffodils!

I thought that only daffodil bulbs were poisonous?

[Paulh]

I believe that all parts are poisonous but the bulbs are the most toxic.

[ancellsfarmer]

I believe that all parts are poisonous but the bulbs are the most toxic.

Indeed you are correct. Its why the celtic Welsh ("ancient Britons") cultivated them , so as to poison their arrow heads, while fighting off the Angles etc, it is alleged.

[Obelixx]

Just grow foxgloves - and anything else - in the ground and train the grandchildren not to touch without asking first.  same for any plant that has red berries.

Education is what they need, not cossetting.

[ACE]

Education is what they need, not cossetting.

A big stick helps

[saddad]

Privet berry poisoning does though... so rip out all the privet hedges... and don't even consider a laburnum within 10 miles of children!