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and sometimes stems. It takes its nutrition from the plant. This can weaken the plant and in severe cases reduce its flowering or productivity. Bad infestations may result in total loss of leaves and occasionally in death of the plant.Yellow patches on leaves

For a short but glorious time in June oriental poppies come into their own, providing flamboyant displays to enliven borders, says Carol Klein.Most gardeners yearn for a splash of glamour, and the most flamboyant of all June's flowers has

. In borders, team them with strong architectural plants, such as the dwarf variegated Phormium 'Yellow Wave' and Fatsia japonica. Or, if you prefer the softer look of prairie-style planting, try mixing them with soft orange Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta

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