Garden plants that rabbits definitely won't eat?

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jfitz

New Kit

• Aug 8, 2016

• #1

Hi,

I'm having to add gravelly borders to my lawn due to drainage issues and was hoping to add potted plants to make it look nicer. However, I have two practically free ranging bunnies. I have a potted hydrangea which has survived without any munching.

Any advice on potted plants, or any bushes that they might not eat?

Thanks

 

EyerollChamp

Alpha Buck

• Aug 8, 2016

• #2

Philadelphus Belle Etoile is a spring flowering shrub which rabbits hate. It's popular in country gardens for this precise reason!

 

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jfitz

New Kit

• Aug 8, 2016

• #3

Ooo fab, it looks lovely, thank you

 

EyerollChamp

Alpha Buck

• Aug 8, 2016

• #4

You're welcome x

 

daphnephoebe

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 10, 2016

• #5

Normally we'd plant ones the rabbits can eat so I can't really help. Hopefully this little bump might give you more ideas

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keletkezes

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 10, 2016

• #6

Hmm, in Aboleth's case: none. She'll seemingly try everything, multiple times, even if she didn't like it the first time :S She's resorted to ripping the leaves off the peony even though she doesn't like it, daft girl.

 

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willow and squiggles

Mama Doe

• Aug 10, 2016

• #7

thats like a couple of mine lol.. i think ive found a nice plant they all hate and then they just rip it to shreds, i think out of spite because they want me to replace it with one they REALLY like lol... funny buns

 

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Omi

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 10, 2016

• #8

willow and squiggles said:

thats like a couple of mine lol.. i think ive found a nice plant they all hate and then they just rip it to shreds, i think out of spite because they want me to replace it with one they REALLY like lol... funny buns

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I think this is not very far from the truth. I take it to be bad case of rabbit frustration :lol: It happens here particularly with Tan, the doe, who decides that a twig in the shed is in "her way" and she will pick it up and attempt to move it out of the way. Her actions get stronger the more times she does it and doesn't succeed in exactly the way she wants. Pure frustration :lol: