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Old 14-08-2006, 12:39 PM
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Re: teasel cultivation problems

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Originally Posted by rtid
Thanks for all the comments and advice.

I understand the reticence about growing a “weed” in the garden – I am aware of the adage that once you have had teasel you always have teasel - I am planning a wildlife garden area and they are well known for attracting birds (particularly finches) and butterflies as other posters have already noted.

I think that despite my best efforts, they may be getting too much water so I will bring them indoors and dry them out a bit.
people pay lots of money for 'Architectural' plants that to me look a bit like teasel really, I love it, will always be a feature of my garden!
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