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Are there any plants that you really don't like?

WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,541
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After watching gardeners world last night I realised that I detest Astilbe plants. Always knew they weren't really my thing but seeing a whole area full of them almost churned my stomach!
It got me wondering if there are any plants that people just don't like 🤔 reasons why would be interesting too!
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    edited June 2021
    How long a list do you want?  ;)
    I detest all " bedding" alyssum, lobelia, salvia blaze of fire, french marigold,  busy lizzies, petunias etc etc etc. ( can I add hanging baskets? )
    Salvia hot lips.
    cordyline australis.
    Salix flamingo 
    heuttonyia chameleon
    Variegated plants which aren't as nice as the none variegated, eg ceanothus and pyracantha
    the list could go on and on and on
    Devon.
  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,541
    I knew there were many reasons I adore you @Hostafan1, your impeccable taste is just one!!!!
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    WonkyWomble said:
    I knew there were many reasons I adore you @Hostafan1, your impeccable taste is just one!!!!
    are you coming onto me young lady? B)
    Devon.
  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,541
    Of course!! Especially if you call me young and a lady! I normally get called half bloke by the hubby lol 😆
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
     <3 
    Devon.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited June 2021
    Forsythia, wrong yellow for spring
    ceanothus, The dark green leaves don't match the flowers and they're creepy
    those big marigolds that look like washing up mops and
    michaelmas daisies. They mean summer is over
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    pulmonaria do nothing for me either
    Devon.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Any vairegation which looks like spray drift. eg aucuba

    Devon.
  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190
    Any variegation that looks like a mineral deficiency.
  • Chris-P-BaconChris-P-Bacon Posts: 943
    Hostafan1 said:
    pulmonaria do nothing for me either

    Would it be easier to ask what you do like? 😉
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