Pest identification
What's eating my geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'?
Vine weevil
Signs: Root grubs kill plants from below; irregular notching of leaf margins by adult beetles at night.
Control: Drench with Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes in August; bare-root before replanting to remove grubs.
Slugs and snails
Signs: Holes and ragged edges in foliage, mainly in cooler, wetter months.
Control: Scatter ferric phosphate pellets; lay grit; collect at night; vigorous plants usually outgrow light damage.
Aphids
Signs: Colonies on young stems and leaves causing honeydew and minor distortion.
Control: Water jet or insecticidal soap spray; encourage natural predators in the garden.
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Geranium x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce' pests — FAQ
What is eating my geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'?
Geranium x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce' is a vigorous, spreading cultivar that competes well with weeds and tolerates most pests. Vine weevil grubs in the root zone are the main serious threat. Slugs, snails, and aphids cause minor seasonal damage. Its robust growth means slug damage rarely requires intervention.
How do I get rid of vine weevil on geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'?
Root grubs kill plants from below; irregular notching of leaf margins by adult beetles at night. Drench with Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes in August; bare-root before replanting to remove grubs.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'?
Holes and ragged edges in foliage, mainly in cooler, wetter months. Scatter ferric phosphate pellets; lay grit; collect at night; vigorous plants usually outgrow light damage.
How do I get rid of aphids on geranium x oxonianum 'claridge druce'?
Colonies on young stems and leaves causing honeydew and minor distortion. Water jet or insecticidal soap spray; encourage natural predators in the garden.