What's eating my anemone coronaria 'the bride'?

Anemone 'The Bride' — with its pure white flowers — attracts the same pests as other poppy anemones. Aphids colonise buds and stems most frequently. Slugs can shred emerging foliage in spring. Botrytis grey mould is a risk in cool, wet seasons after pest damage weakens tissues.

Dense colonies on new growth and flower buds; sticky honeydew encourages sooty mould. Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Repeat every 5–7 days. Encourage lacewings and ladybirds.

Irregular holes in young leaves; slime trails at plant base. Iron phosphate pellets around corms. Hand-pick at night. Remove dead plant material where slugs shelter.

Fluffy grey mould on stems or petals, especially in wet weather or after aphid damage. Remove and dispose of affected growth immediately. Improve air circulation. Avoid overhead watering.