Recently, I have noticed several large grouping of pansies throughout my garden which have a withered, pale yellow and dried appearance. All of these pansy groupings are lying on their sides and have a sheared off appearance on their stems giving them a matted appearance.
I have lifted the dried matted clusters and have examined the underside looking for the culprit. No signs of insects. The pansy groupings may have been in full bloom the day before which indicates it's not merely a gradual wilting of the plant, but rather an attack of some sort. Does anyone have any suggestions?
What is eating my pansies?
Damn Wabbits!
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Reply:Put a little black pepper on them that will stop the rabbits in there tracks without hurting them
Reply:Stem rot, also known as pansy sickness, is a soil-borne fungus and a possible hazard with unsterilised animal manure. The plant may collapse without warning in the middle of the season. The foliage will flag and lose colour. Flowers will fade and shrivel prematurely. Stem will snap at the soil line if tugged slightly. The plant is probably a total loss unless tufted. The treatment of stem rot, includes the use of fungicides such as Cheshunt or Benomyl , which are used prior to planting. Infected plants are destroyed (burned) to prevent the spread of the pathogen to other plants.
Reply:catarpillars at night several species including gypsy moths, put some marigolds near them or basil, see if the cuttings stop, if that fails sprinkle on some cayenne pepper, anything that comes back is not normal
Reply:slugs could be the culprit
Reply:I found (and murdered) caterpillars on mine.
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