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Foxgloves sugar flower tutorial | CakeFlix
with Paul Bradford
Skill level: Intermediate
HD Lessons: 5
Decorating time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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1. Making the Buds

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2. Making the Petal

NOTE: The woodland themed project mentioned in this lesson was not completed due to damage to the flowers prior to filming.

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3. Colouring the Flower

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4. Making the Leaves

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5. Putting it all Together

The Foxgloves sugar flower tutorial | CakeFlix will help you recreate the real flower, which  forms part of the Woodland wedding cake which has an array of seasonal flowers to create this magical design. Foxglove is one of the more tricky flowers to be tackled, but broken down here into 5 easy to follow lessons it becomes easy to create this wonderful flower. You can easily have it as a standalone sugar flower, but probably works best with some other flowers around to really show off this flower.

NOTE: The woodland themed project mentioned Foxgloves sugar flower tutorial | CakeFlix was not completed due to damage to the flowers prior to filming.

Foxglove flowers (Digitalis purpurea) are beautiful and iconic plants that are often grown in gardens. They are known for their tall, stately stems and their showy, bell-shaped flowers. Foxglove flowers come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white, and yellow. They are native to Europe and Asia, but they have been introduced to many other parts of the world.

Foxglove flowers are a popular choice for gardeners because they are relatively easy to grow and they produce a long-lasting display of flowers. They are also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. However, it is important to note that foxglove flowers are poisonous, so it is important to keep them out of reach of children and pets.

Here are some tips for growing foxglove flowers:

  • Plant foxglove flowers in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
  • Water foxglove flowers regularly, especially during dry spells.
  • Fertilize foxglove flowers once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Pinch off the spent flowers to encourage new growth.
  • Foxglove flowers are biennial plants, which means that they will produce flowers in their second year of growth.

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Paul Bradford

Paul Bradford

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