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Bad news
Have just heard about a new strain of powdery mildew which affects Aquilegias.
It is fatal to affected plants, so any plants that show signs should be dug up and burnt.
It was found in about 5 known sites last year, including the national collection, and there is no treatment.
The picture that I saw, looked like powdery mildew on any other plant.
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When you don't even know who's in the team
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Had read about that too - will keep an eye out
That doesn't sound good, esp as it's hit the National Collection
Thanks for the info P'doc.
Had powdery mildew on my Aquilegias last year, they got dug out and thrown away.
Oh what a bu$$er! I visited Touchwood Aquilegias last year and bought quite a few plants back with me
http://www.touchwoodplants.co.uk/aquilegia-downy-mildew.htm
I'll have to keep my eyes peeled and my fingers crossed.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Can't grow them here for some weird reason. Have tried many times as I love them.
hope not too many Gardeners affected.
A A Milne
Verdun, the dreaded " hosta virus x" it even sounds sinister. ggrrr
I'm blaming that mild winter we had last year - so many bugs went on the rampage!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.