Niger seed in bird planter..

owww so that is what that is.... just thought this was a weed.....

Sorry but its Persicaria maculosa Redshank an annual weed Lincslass. The seeds can lie dormant for over 40 years. I am wondering though if you remove it have you something else in there?

No Drc I just wondered what the niger seed would be like, thats why its in the bird planter, a bit of curiosity you could say, I`ll be keeping a very watchful eye on it as I do not want it back in my garden, lol...

Got you lol

yes hope for the goldfinches for you - I also bought some and try keep it in the terracotta pot :)

They still visit Paul, they come to the baths every day and the fruit trees but never bother with the feeders, guess theres plenty of other delights to be had...

same here Lincslass - thanks to the waterfall they bathe in it - first time ever had them this year

Oh dear Linclass! Don't let it escape! It's terrible to get out of the garden, Drc's right, it lies in wait for years and then pounces when your back's turned, Lol!

I know Libet, I used to have it in one of the beds and did manage to clear it, I`m hoping the finches appreciate it, I`m making sure I`m careful where the niger feeders are hanging now..

I hope it doesn't spread too much sue. It can be a nuisance.

I got Niger seeds hoping to attract Goldfinches, but alas they don;t come here..at least when I'm looking!
Got plenty of bluetits and STARLINGS! grr..oh and damn pigeons!

Well I never ..... hadn't associated the weed with the seed!
I hadn't thought of sowing bird seed to see what grows, may have to do some research.

Hiya Hywel, I `ve only got it in a bird planter which I`ve now moved near the bottom greenhouse, its stood on the path and rest assured I`m going to keep my eyes open, if the birds don`t bother with it I`ll dispose of all of it in the garden green bin, definitely not my compost...

Pixi don`t give up I had niger feeders in my garden for over a year before they started coming, last winter there were loads visiting daily....