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Ideas for slug proof climbers

Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
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I need some ideas for a nice fairly quick growing climber that is slug proof to grow up a trellis. I want some colour if possible but as my morning glory has been completely devoured by slugs I'm having to rethink what to grow up the trellis. I don't mind if it's annual or perennial but am struggling to think of something the slugs won't like as much! Any ideas please? 
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited June 2018
    We had no slug problems with Black Eyed Susan when we grew it the other year

    https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/thunbergia-alata-suzie-orange-with-eye-suzie-series/classid.2000028594/?affiliate=googleproductfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgIqFjuiy2wIVyrvtCh04rAnmEAQYASABEgL6FPD_BwE

    It'll romp up a trellis ... you can virtually watch them grow  :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    You could buy some two litre pots of perennial sweet peas - perhaps less vulnerable to slugs than annual sweet peas.
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Slugs will devour morning glory.. but not bindweed?!  Clever buggers.  
    Utah, USA.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Clematis - a nice strong Boulevard variety? But not cheap.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
    Fire said:
    You could buy some two litre pots of perennial sweet peas - perhaps less vulnerable to slugs than annual sweet peas.
    Great idea Fire! I love sweet peas so to have a perennial variety will be super. I don't think these are scented though are they?
  • Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
    Dovefromabove said:
    We had no slug problems with Black Eyed Susan when we grew it the other year

    It'll romp up a trellis ... you can virtually watch them grow  :)
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    Thanks Dove!! IllIlook out for some, that sounds a good idea.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    No, not scented. I like the white ones.
  • Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
    edited June 2018
    If I buy them at a GC how do I tell the difference between the annual or the perennial? Do they have different names? 
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited June 2018
    It will say 'perennial' or 'everlasting' on it, I should imagine. Lathyrus latifolius.
    The plants look a bit different - chunkier, less delicate. They do need a good watering for the first few months.

  • Bagpuss57Bagpuss57 Posts: 256
    Thanks Fire. I'll definitely look out for some. 👍
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