My two aquilegias feel sticky, is this correct?

Question

I have only had the plants for two years so do not know if they do become sticky.
I want to know as I have read in the Telegraph that there is a desease that they can get which spreads.

Catherine

Answer 1

Some varieties do. As long as you don't notice any discoloration, or any sign of insect infestation then it may be the normal defense of the plant.

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