Rabbit rampage: 13 flowers to fight back against garden devastation

Your prize-winning blooms are under siege. Rabbits – those adorable, twitching bandits – are turning your garden into a personal buffet. But don’t despair. There’s a surprisingly simple strategy for reclaiming your green space: plant strategically. We’ve compiled a list of 13 flowering plants that these furry fiends consistently ignore.

Decoding the rabbit resistance: what they hate

It’s not just about ‘cute’ babies; it’s about survival. When rabbits strip a plant bare, it signals a scarcity of food, forcing them to venture further and risk predation. By offering alternative, less appealing options, you’re essentially creating a less desirable dining experience for your unwelcome guests. Remember, no plant is foolproof, and a persistent youngster will always find a way – but this list dramatically increases your odds.

The rabbit-proof power plants

1. Allium: the onion offensive

These ornamental alliums – from the diminutive Allium christophii to the towering Allium giganteum – aren’t just beautiful; they’re powerfully pungent. The strong onion aroma is a major deterrent for rabbits. Plant them in borders, rock gardens, or anywhere you need a splash of color. You can find ‘All In One’ mixes of purple and white bulbs from Eden Brothers – bags of six, twelve, or eighteen.