BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Alan's Favourites: Slug-Proof Plants
Apr 10, 2024
Alan Titchmarsh shares his favorite slug-proof plants like dryopteris ferns and geraniums, perfect for shady areas. Learn about resilient plant varieties like penstemons and fuchsias with hairy leaves to keep slugs away. Discover tips for caring for these plants for a beautiful, slug-free garden.
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- Plants like geraniums and alchemilla have hairy or downy leaves to deter slugs and snails.
- Penstemons, resembling foxgloves, are elegant flowers that grow to knee height and are resistant to pests.
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Slug and Snail Resistant Plants
Some plants like geraniums and alchemilla, commonly known as ladies mantle, are not preferred by slugs and snails due to their hairy or downy leaves. Geraniums, particularly varieties like patricia, and alchemilla, with their unique water-holding leaf surfaces, provide beautiful blooms while deterring these pests. Additionally, penstemons, elegant flowers that resemble foxgloves, are another slug and snail resistant option, typically growing to knee height in shades like white, pink, and deep crimson, such as the blackbird variety.
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