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peony rosebuds
Heddy52
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Something has chewed massive big holes in my peony rosebuds. This is the first year this Japanese peony has tried to flower (been in for ca. 8 years without flowering) so I am very angry about whatever bug it is. Anybody know what is the problem and how to stop it?
I sprayed the plant with bug killer when I discovered 3 of the buds were damaged but since then another two have been infected.
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Is this a peony or a rose Heddy?
In the sticks near Peterborough
I think it might well be earwigs. One trick is to fill a smallflowerpot with straw or crumpled paper, and place the pot upside down on a stick near the affected plants. The earwigs crawl into the shade provided by the flowerpot, and then can be disposed of.
Well when I bought it, it said it was a Japanese peony. It differs only slightly from conventional peopnies in that it leas and buds earlier than the others. The buds are not so much round as heartshaped.
I must say I haven't noticed any earwigs around but I will try the paper and pot idea.