bumblicious
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Is passion flower safe for bunnies?
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
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Is passion flower safe for bunnies?
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bumblicious
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OH wants to get them for the back garden where the bunnies but I don't want to til I know if they're safe does anyone know?
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
I've looked at the lists I'd usually check with and I can't see it listed as safe or toxic - if in any doubt, I usually err on the side of caution and assume it's unsafe. The RHS list it as 'somewhat poisonous' but that's for humans so not necessarily a good indication.
If you want to get some bunny friendly plants pretty soon & don't get a more firm answer, then perhaps you could have a look at a couple of the safe lists and see what takes your fancy?
http://rabbitnutrition.co.uk/page1.html
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=524
If you want to get some bunny friendly plants pretty soon & don't get a more firm answer, then perhaps you could have a look at a couple of the safe lists and see what takes your fancy?
http://rabbitnutrition.co.uk/page1.html
http://earthhome.tripod.com/saferab.html
bumblicious
Warren Veteran
Thank you I'll show this to OH he is getting into gardening you see
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
rabbitnutrition
Alpha Buck
passion flower is toxic
bumblicious
Warren Veteran
Oh thank you I wonder why it doesn't say in the linkks above then. I will definitely tell OH we can't have it then
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
rabbitnutrition
Alpha Buck
can't answer for the other links but i only list safe edibles on mine 
and i hope it helps
get some hollyhocks, lavatera or hibiscus as an alternative :thumb:
and i hope it helpsget some hollyhocks, lavatera or hibiscus as an alternative :thumb:
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Thanks for confirming rabbitnutrition. :wave:
Ruthie, the lists aren't exhaustive so, just because a plant isn't listed on the toxic list, that wouldn't automatically make it safe (and vice versa). I usually tend to look at a few lists (toxic and safe) to see if it appears on any - if it doesn't, I just assume it's a no-no.
Ruthie, the lists aren't exhaustive so, just because a plant isn't listed on the toxic list, that wouldn't automatically make it safe (and vice versa). I usually tend to look at a few lists (toxic and safe) to see if it appears on any - if it doesn't, I just assume it's a no-no.
rabbitnutrition
Alpha Buck
i have to agree there - if in doubt, don't
bumblicious
Warren Veteran
Thank you I will tell him
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
I hope he enjoys the gardening. I've planted some nasturtiums from seeds that I collected from last years' plants and I've also got some dwarf buddleia plug plants that will need planting in containers soon. I haven't killed anything yet, so I must be doing something right. :lol::lol:
It's worth bearing in mind that some plants may need some protection around the stem so that then the bunnies can just nibble on the leaves - otherwise the bunnies may well just lop the whole plant off. :shock::lol:
I've planted some nasturtiums from seeds that I collected from last years' plants and I've also got some dwarf buddleia plug plants that will need planting in containers soon. I haven't killed anything yet, so I must be doing something right. :lol::lol:It's worth bearing in mind that some plants may need some protection around the stem so that then the bunnies can just nibble on the leaves - otherwise the bunnies may well just lop the whole plant off. :shock::lol:
bumblicious
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Yes I think he's thinking of ways to stop them doing that lol bless them
Ruthie xxx
Ruthie xxx
