On 13/06/2014 09:44, Nick Maclaren wrote:
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Martin Brown wrote:

Following the removal of all buds by slugs/snails, I repotted it
(no root disturbance, as it had just been planted) and it has
thrown new buds. But they have grown at the rate of c. 1 mm a
week for the past 6 weeks!

Is there something bizarre about this plant? And have I a hope
in hell of getting it to develop enough stem to get clear of
the molluscs this century?

I reckon it is sulking but it will probably live. Next time put a ring a
slug pellets around its base before the slugs get going.

Thanks, both of you. Odd. Slug pellets are infeasible where I want
it, so I need to get it to grow high enough before replanting it.
And, at 1 mm a week, I will not live that long ....

Too much wildlife? Or don't you like using metaldehyde?

I generally throw a handful in amongst the hostas and hydrangeas now and
then - especially coming out of a wet winter. I'd never see the hostas
appear above ground without the use of chemical weapons!

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Regards,
Martin Brown