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Monday 18 October 2010
Two for £8...bargain?!
Look what I came across on sale in Lidl...Rhododenderon...there is no information on the label about what variety it is but from the picture it looks alot like ponticum don't you think???
Can't say for sure if this is ponticum but unfortunately there are still UK outlets selling this particular invasive, despite there being hundreds of alternative rhoddie species which don't pose a threat. Its always worth checking the label and the Highland Rhododendron Project can advise on 'safe' species that will thrive up here.
Can't say for sure if this is ponticum but unfortunately there are still UK outlets selling this particular invasive, despite there being hundreds of alternative rhoddie species which don't pose a threat. Its always worth checking the label and the Highland Rhododendron Project can advise on 'safe' species that will thrive up here.
ReplyDeleteMeant to ask - Is there legislation that should prevent these species being sold in the shops?
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