a couple of questions
John Grimshaw (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:20:14 PDT)
Mary Gutierrez" wrote:
Also -- this summer I have what appear to be spider mites on my
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' as well as a few different gladiolus. I've never
had this problem before--anyone have experience to share?
This is a common problem on Gladiolus and Crocosmia and can be treated with
whatever technique you prefer for dealing with spider mites. I use
biological control on plants under cover, but don't bother outside where
infestations are usually less serious. On a stiff leaf like a Gladiolus you
can run it gently between finger and thumb to manually crush the beasties.
It helps a bit.
We have not had a big problem with spider mite this year, luckily, and with
cooling temperatures we may have escaped.
John Grimshaw
Dr John M. Grimshaw
Garden Manager, Colesbourne Gardens
Sycamore Cottage
Colesbourne
Nr Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL53 9NP
Website: http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/