What's eating my dianthus buds?

loulou41
loulou41 Posts: 2,871 Forumite
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I do not seem to be able to grow dianthus or carnations plants. I do not know who is eating the buds? Any idea what is causing the problem? Thanks

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  • TheGardener
    TheGardener Posts: 3,303 Forumite
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    Is the plant growing but just not flowering or are you seeing buds - but they disappear or die back?
  • bouicca21
    bouicca21 Posts: 6,670 Forumite
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    Mine are providing a meal for the slugs.
  • TheGardener
    TheGardener Posts: 3,303 Forumite
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    Unfortunately, although slugs are not fond of the leaves - they seem rather partial to the flower buds - I kept finding them dangling from my dianthus flowers - swiftly dispatched on sight...;)
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