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Gentian - maknoi marsha

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Elizabeth13, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Elizabeth13

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    Hello all

    Anyone know this plant?
    Seen some, lovely tall plant with beautiful vibrant blue flowers, in B&Q for just £1-£2!!! (in a 1.5litre pot, reduced from £7.98).

    I wish to know will they be happy in moist soil, and how are they when it comes to slugs and snails?

    I considered some red leaf snapdragons with pretty light pinky/white flowers, but i think slugs and snails like snapdragons..?
     
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    Not sure about the Gentian Elizabeth, but the slugs haven't touched my snapdragons. :)
     
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    I wonder if these red leaf little snapdragons will survive my back wall then?

    I must admit, seen two slugs lately and both had salt poured over them!
     
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    The only way you'll find out is to take the risk if you're prepared to do that. Good luck! :)
     
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    Sadly not going to get to where the Gentian is concerned.
    Come back next day and they've all gone!
     
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    Slugs again no doubt, sorry to here that Elizabeth. :sad:
     
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    No - i mean in the shop haha.
    I guess £1-£2 was too good a deal, people snapped them right up!
     
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    :oopss: Sorry! I'm with you now. :heehee: Perhaps you could try growing from seed next year.
     
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