Cerinthe major Purpurascens

[nicola rotton]

Well quelle blinkin cheek …….

something is eating my Cerinthe major Purpurascens ……

I have never had a problem before ….. they are outside and have self sown very happily each year, and were looking good, but now the leaves have been nibbled and it/they have been having a go the forming flowery bud.  Cerinthe at a similar stage of development in my garden, as opposed to my flower plot, show no signs of any damage.

The only thing I can think of that is not a common factor in both spots is/are PESKY PHEASANTS.  Do you think they might like them?  grrrrrrr will I have to cover yet another thing with net …….. ? 

Otherwise might it be  mice? voles? pigeons?  It def doesn't look like slugs/snails 

It would be good to hear if anyone has had a similar problem.

Thanks so much,

Nicola