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Daphne adora
JB3
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can anyone tell me what is eating the tips and making holes in the leaves of Daphne adore which is just about to flower surely the ane no vine weavels about in February 
thanks jb
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Unfortunately, adult vine weevils do survive the winter and are often found under pots at this time of the year. Whether they are the culprit is difficult to say without a photo but if there are notches eaten from the edges of the leaves rather than holes in the middle then weevils are the likely cause.
Daphné may be an "adorable" plant indeed, but it's mostly appreciated for its pleasant scent. So it's Daphne odora, not "adora" or "adore".
Last edited: 12 February 2017 15:09:10
Thanks for the replies the shrub itself is in a pot lifted of the ground . I have had weevil problems before with Lilly's there is no sign of creepy crawlies any where, there are small holes in the leaves as well as eaten outer edge, the only leaves that are damaged are right at the top of the plant none lower down . but I will clean under pots and hope for the best again thanks for the reply jb