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Prunus spinosa is a dense, spiny deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It produces small white flowers in spring followed by blue-black sloe berries in autumn, which are traditionally used for making sloe gin and other preserves.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldExcellent, AngelicaGood and AniseGreat nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Parasitic wasps, Hoverflies that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Rosa rugosa
shrub
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Blackthorn
Water: Medium · Height: 300 cm · Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor and chalky soils. Prefers well-drained conditions.
