Lupin Gallery White periennial
By Pansypotter
- 27 Mar, 2010
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I have grown Lupins from seed for the last two years, but they have always been devoured by snails This one is further on than any I have grown for this time of the year, so hopefully this may stand a chance watch this space!
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Lovely growth on this will look lovey when it flowers, get some copper tape Carole.
28 Mar, 2010
im with you Gee, both mine are back and look really healthy :o) im sure it will be ok carole,
28 Mar, 2010
Thanks Gee, 6p and San, have always admired lupins so I do hope the snails dont eat it, will tey a copper band 6p. I have read that it is a good deterent!
28 Mar, 2010
OB told me of an ebay seller who sells copper tape reasonably, Sanbaz. I will try and locate it and let you know. I need some too :)
28 Mar, 2010
I would be inerested too Gee if you get the info Thanks;0)
28 Mar, 2010
yes good idea Gee :o)
28 Mar, 2010
Looks healthy i find you have to watch for greenfly on them.
28 Mar, 2010
Yes I agree Carol, but never have them around long enough to ha ve to worry about them!
28 Mar, 2010
Oh yes green fly , it smothers them this one looks very green and healthy ......
28 Mar, 2010
Wish I had the faith you all seem to have something about my garden and Lupins, but not one for giving in easily lol
28 Mar, 2010
Have pm'd you about copper tape, PP. I have already ordered some - I feel like a boy scout - be prepared :)
28 Mar, 2010
Thanks Gee got your Pm. will certainly give it a try ! anything to deter the Blighters lol
28 Mar, 2010
Lupins.... how I wish they did well here. I've had successive failures! lol....can't blame snails tho... The poor things don't like my garden,... they rarely last more than two years even if I let them go to seed.
30 Mar, 2010
Thats a shame Lori I wonder why? frustrating when most people grow them in abundance!, mine main problem with them is snails, but Im going to try Gees suggestion of copper wire!
30 Mar, 2010
Yes...that's good advice from what I've read they don't like to cross copper, have seen pics of special planters with copper sheeting around the rim...
31 Mar, 2010
Will report back;0)
31 Mar, 2010
try placing broken eggshells on top of pot around the plant.ive got them around my hosta it works.
1 Jun, 2010
Thanks for the tip Michelle, this is in the ground and as actually got a bud on now, so its doing well despite being nibbl;ed by slugs, but will give your idea a go;0)
1 Jun, 2010
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I've grown some from seed this year but the ones in the garden last year have re-emerged, much to my surprise. So far no slug or snail attacks but I am keeping watch :) You have certainly had a good shopping session.
27 Mar, 2010