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Lupins

Gardenbug22Gardenbug22 Posts: 15
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Hi

I'm new to gardening and lupins and just wondered if lupin is supposed to be like photo at top of flower spike? I know slugs and aphids love lupins. I've put grit and pellets down to deter slugs but are the aphids eating it at top? Sigh 😕 

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  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    If you thing aphids are the problem, boil some rhubarb leaves, strain off the liquid, allow to cool, place in a redundant household spray bottle and spray your blooms with it.  Keep a spare supply for later use when rhubarb has died back.
  • Gardenbug22Gardenbug22 Posts: 15
    Hi Nick. I really don't know if this is usual for lupins or if they are being eaten. I absolutely love that tip though. I sprayed soapy water but the bees won't like that so this is a much better idea! Thanks
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