Echinops ritro
Re: Re: diseased?
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Hi Nicola,
I spoke to an experienced gardener today who assured me that it was most likely aphids attacking the plant. I concur. He says he never grows echinops for this reason. Thanks for your help anyway! I'm thinking I might let this one go.
Best,
Ella
I spoke to an experienced gardener today who assured me that it was most likely aphids attacking the plant. I concur. He says he never grows echinops for this reason. Thanks for your help anyway! I'm thinking I might let this one go.
Best,
Ella
Posted: Sunday 19th of February 2012 08:00 PM
Re: diseased?
Nicola
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Hi Ella - do you have a photo? If yes reply to me or you and add up to 3 images. It might help identify the problem. Cheers Nicola
Posted: Saturday 18th of February 2012 11:00 AM
diseased?
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I have an echinops ritro that has been affected by some kind of pest or fungus since I've had it. The leaves are stunted and shrivelled and often covered in a white downy webbing. Also, it did not die back all the way this year and is currently putting out a flower (stunted and damaged). Any advice?
Posted: Saturday 18th of February 2012 10:27 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:10 PM
Echinops ritro
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The spectacular globular flowers are an intense deep blue. The deeply divided, narrow, grey-green leaves and the perfectly round, spiky flowerheads make this a really striking plant.
It is attractive to many insects including bees, moths and butterflies and the seeds provide food for finches and other seed-eating birds.
It is attractive to many insects including bees, moths and butterflies and the seeds provide food for finches and other seed-eating birds.
Posted: Friday 22nd of May 2009 06:44 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:00 PM