Troubleshooting
Kotschy's Crambe problems — and how to fix them
Kotschy's Crambe (Crambe kotschyana) is generally low-drama, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Slugs on young foliage
Newly emerged spring growth and young transplants are vulnerable to slug damage; apply iron-phosphate bait around the base in early spring and again after any period of wet, mild weather.
Wind damage to flowering stems
The immense flower canopy acts like a sail; stake or support the central stems with a ring support or tall garden canes before flowering begins in late spring to prevent toppling in exposed positions.
Prevent kotschy's crambe problems before they start
Most kotschy's crambe issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Kotschy's Crambe problems — FAQ
Why is my kotschy's crambe slugs on young foliage?
Newly emerged spring growth and young transplants are vulnerable to slug damage; apply iron-phosphate bait around the base in early spring and again after any period of wet, mild weather.
Why is my kotschy's crambe wind damage to flowering stems?
The immense flower canopy acts like a sail; stake or support the central stems with a ring support or tall garden canes before flowering begins in late spring to prevent toppling in exposed positions.