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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Astrantias always look manky as they die back @laura101187 , so just remove any unsightly foliage and stems.
    I'm surprised you have a lot of slug damage on them though - we're never without copious amounts of slugs here, but they don't touch Astrantias.
    Are you sure that's what the damage is on hydrangeas too? I've never had them touch those - or Rosemary when I used to grow it.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Fairygirl said:
    Astrantias always look manky as they die back @laura101187 , so just remove any unsightly foliage and stems.
    I'm surprised you have a lot of slug damage on them though - we're never without copious amounts of slugs here, but they don't touch Astrantias.
    Are you sure that's what the damage is on hydrangeas too? I've never had them touch those - or Rosemary when I used to grow it.  :)
    Fairygirl said:
    Astrantias always look manky as they die back @laura101187 , so just remove any unsightly foliage and stems.
    I'm surprised you have a lot of slug damage on them though - we're never without copious amounts of slugs here, but they don't touch Astrantias.
    Are you sure that's what the damage is on hydrangeas too? I've never had them touch those - or Rosemary when I used to grow it.  :)
    I know, it is odd because I deliberately buy plants that are meant to be slug resistant.  Saw the slugs on the hydrangea, I wrapped it on wool pellets and they seemed to give up but they still nibble it. The astrantia has small black slugs on, it might be because it was dying when I put it in, but it does seem to be being eaten too. 
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    I used French marigolds as a slug distraction this year. They seem to prefer them to any neighbouring plants. I needed a constant supply to replace the obliterated 'sacrificial lambs' though.
    East Lancs
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    What size are these plants @laura101187?
    If you're planting out young, small specimens for example, they'll be very vulnerable to attack of all kinds, especially if they're being planted later in the year, as opposed to spring or summer.
    It certainly sounds as if the astrantia wasn't in the best condition if it was already dying back on planting.  
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Astrantias are great plants to have in the garden.
    When the flowers have died back cut right back to the end of the stems and you will get new flowers again.
    A plant that may self seed if you don't cut it back but the flowers are lovely and worth the time to cut back and look at the new growths.
  • Astrantias are great plants to have in the garden.
    When the flowers have died back cut right back to the end of the stems and you will get new flowers again.
    A plant that may self seed if you don't cut it back but the flowers are lovely and worth the time to cut back and look at the new growths.
    I hope so! I cut it back today 🤞 
  • Astrantias are great plants to have in the garden.
    When the flowers have died back cut right back to the end of the stems and you will get new flowers again.
    A plant that may self seed if you don't cut it back but the flowers are lovely and worth the time to cut back and look at the new growths.
    I cut it back today, I sort of hope they’re going to spread.but at least come back to life!
  • Fairygirl said:
    What size are these plants @laura101187?
    If you're planting out young, small specimens for example, they'll be very vulnerable to attack of all kinds, especially if they're being planted later in the year, as opposed to spring or summer.
    It certainly sounds as if the astrantia wasn't in the best condition if it was already dying back on planting.  
    They’re sort of medium size. So in a ten inch pot if that makes sense. They were maybe planted at the wrong time in September when it was mild but not sunny.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    There's no problem with planting anything potted, and of a good size, at any time of year, as long as the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged. Ground that waterlogs wouldn't be suitable anyway for Astrantias  ;)
    If they were that size, I don't think there's much to worry about. Slugs and snails are around in most gardens, and it also may be that there's not much other food around apart from those plants.
    Very few people near me garden to any great effect, so my plants are a bit of a target. I get plants nibbled, but it's just how it is when you garden.  Your own conditions, re climate, are also a factor when it comes to certain pests and diseases. 
    Sometimes you just have to accept it. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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