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Re: Re: my Acanthus is taking over...

Jacquie
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Thank you so much for this Franne. Hope the roots don't invade next door too. Kind regards, Jacquie
Posted: Tuesday 15th of November 2011 05:29 PM

Re: My acanthus

Jacquie
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Thank you so much Franne. hope you get this message
Posted: Tuesday 15th of November 2011 05:27 PM

Re: My acanthus

Nicola
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Hi Jacquie - I think Franne has given you some ideas here 'my acanthus is taking over'

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Posted: Tuesday 15th of November 2011 10:00 AM Last reply: Tuesday 15th of November 2011 10:00 AM

Re: my Acanthus is taking over...

Shoot User
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I think digging out what comes to close to the path is the best option, but make sure you get it all, even little bits of root will shoot again. I am still pulling up new plants from an acanthus I 'removed' 2 years ago in my own garden. Regularly picking the leaves off seems to keep it under control, or slowly eradicates it.
Also, you are saying it has not flowered, does it get enough sun? You could dig up the bits that are coming to close to the path and maybe replant them in a sunnier position?
Good luck!
Franne R.
Posted: Tuesday 15th of November 2011 08:22 AM

my Acanthus is taking over...

Jacquie
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How can I control the very strong expanding roots of my Acanthus? It has not flowered this year but I'm getting lots of shoots and I am concerned it may damage the concrete steps and path with its deep roots.
Posted: Monday 14th of November 2011 10:34 PM Last reply: Monday 7th of April 2025 08:25 PM

My acanthus

Jacquie
776 2
my Acanthus has not flowered this year but it has developed a very strong invasive root system going under concrete steps next to it. How can I controlled it as I'm worried it may damage the steps? Soil is clay.
Posted: Monday 14th of November 2011 10:30 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:48 AM
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