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What is eating my cineraria?

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phoenix Fri 12-Jul-19 18:35:01

Evening all,

I have planted up a few pots in shades of purple/lilac/ blue, partly because Mr P chose them, but also because the bees seem to like them smile

However, one of the cinerarias (the plain v.dark blue, or purple, depending on your view) seems to be being " munched" although the variegated striped one in the next lot is (so far) untouched.

Any ideas?

GrannyLiv Fri 12-Jul-19 18:47:27

The most likely culprit is slugs. You could try adhesive copper tape around the pots, or crushed eggshells around the stems. They look beautiful by the way. My Hubby also likes marine blue shades, so I might plant some up in the garden for him too.

I hope you manage to see off your freeloaders smile

phoenix Fri 12-Jul-19 18:50:33

Next POT, not "lot", damn auto correct!

phoenix Fri 12-Jul-19 19:01:36

Thank you GrannyLiv might be hard to get egg shells round the stems, as (as ever blush) I have over planted! Bit odd though, that it is only that particular plant that is affected?

shysal Fri 12-Jul-19 21:16:29

I thought Cineraria was a silver leafed plant with yellow flowers.
On TV I saw slugs deterred by standing the pot in any metal container, even an old frying pan.

Gonegirl Fri 12-Jul-19 21:49:38

No. That's that other plant Shysal.

I think it's likely to be little snails. Get some of the newer slug pellets that don't harm wildlife. Iron phosphate.

Gonegirl Fri 12-Jul-19 21:50:46

Your violas are looking good phoenix. Mine are starting to look a bit tired now.

shysal Sat 13-Jul-19 07:42:50

Oh yes, just Googled it! We are both correct. I know the coloured ones as Senecio, but the silver one is too!

kittylester Sat 13-Jul-19 08:00:32

Our tortoises used to like cineraria. grin

phoenix Sat 13-Jul-19 08:20:29

Thank you all. Gonegirl the violas were bought in Morrison's ages ago, the variety was called "cloud nine", I was rather taken with the subtle colours.

kitty as far as I'm aware, North Devon isn't known for feral tortoises.grin