Re: too many crocust
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: too many crocust
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:20:53 -0600 (CST)
> The one time I planted crocus, the squirrels got most of 'em.
> Any recommendations for keeping critters from dining on the bulbs?
> Have you tried the sharp gravel approach?
This past year I tried using an anti-fungal dip that smells really
bad too. Supposedly the odor permeates the outer skin and deters
rodents. I would assume that the effect would wear off after a year
or two, though.
Another option is to plant your crocuses under a large-holed screen,
under inverted strawberry baskets, etc. The crocuses will push through
the holes and you'll never see the hardware since they'll be underground.
Helps stop you from digging up your bulbs again when mucking around in
the yard, too! :)
There are some crocus species that are supposed to be naturally resistant
as well -- check out C. tommasinianus. It's one of the earliest blooming
that you'll find, too (I think Daffodil Mart has this one).
Chris
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