Globe thistle looking strange / Sickly

[Jonny.D]

A few of the globe thistles are looking a bit Strange / Sickly compared to others





I was hoping they would improve when the weather changed

Can anyone enlighten me on this please

[Nicos]

Did you use different manures for them?....

Or, are there tiny aphids on the underside of the leaves?

[Martin H]

Mine are just the same. It's the aphids, little orangey coloured ones on mine, they are too small to be affected by the prickles. I leave them, usually the predators find them eventually and the flowers come through regardless.

[Jonny.D]

Had a look, it's orange aphids - Thanks Martin & Nicos

[Jonny.D]

They are looking healthier now

[Martin H]

Nice one! Mine are still looking a bit sorry for themselves but I'm sure they'll pick up soon.

[Jonny.D]

Thanks Martin

[Jonny.D]

Starting to flower, still plenty of aphids on them though overall they look healthy

[Jonny.D]

Starting to flower

[Martin H]

Mine are too. Don't the bumble bees love them!

[WPG]

Those are great photos Jonny

[Jonny.D]

Those are great photos Jonny

The bee turned up at the right moment