Bergenias are known for their beautiful foliage and attractive flowers. This flower is also extremely robust against snails. Here you can find out why this is the case and how the saxifrage plant keeps snails out of the garden.
Are bergenias susceptible to snails?
Bergenias are generallynot eaten by snails The easy-care perennial is known as a snail-resistant flower and is not eaten by snails even when there is a high number of snails. You can use plant manure made from bergenia leaves against snails.
What bothers snails about Bergenia?
The snails are bothered by thesurfaceof the shinyleaves of the bergenia. Their leather-like effect has a repellent effect on animals. You don't have to use anti-slug products to protect the bergenia from slugs. The beautiful foliage perennial keeps the animals away all by itself. From the various bergenia varieties, you can choose those whose flowers best suit your color preferences.
Can I deter snails with Bergenia?
The plants themselves initially offerlittleeffectivedeterrent effect against snails. The animals are particularly unappealed by the leaf surface of the evergreen Bergenia. However, the plant itself does not emit such a strong smell that keeps snails at a distance. If you want to use such a deterrent effect in the garden, you'd better add plants like the following:
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- garlic
- Fern
- Foxglove
A manure made from bergenia leaves has a stronger effect than the bergenia itself.
How do I use bergenia manure against snails?
Make a manure withwaterandbergenia leaves and use it regularly to combat snails. This is how you get the plant manure:
- Put about 1 kilo of leaves in a plastic tub or earthenware container.
- Pour in 10 liters of rainwater.
- Place the lid on top and stir once a day.
- If the liquid no longer ferments after 2-3 weeks, it can be used.
When using the manure to combat snails, dilute the manure with water in a ratio of 1 to 20 to avoid over-fertilization.
Tip
Use bergenia for underplanting
Do you want to protect other plants from snails or design a bed so that snails don't like to enter it? Then simply use the bergenia as a ground cover in suitable locations. If the evergreen foliage of the bee-friendly bergenia forms a natural border, the snails will be reluctant to step over it.
