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Old 12-03-2008, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sue
...I've got verbena bonariensis on the go for this year as I was advised by a fellow grape this was a great attractant .....
And finally comfrey does attract them, so a good all rounder.
Now Sue, don't go blaming some poor Grape...

VB is also very pretty and will flower over a long period. Stick with single flower varieties, not 'fancy' doubles! Oh and if you're looking for an alternate to comfrey, then borage does a great job as an attractant and has its other (Pimms) uses!
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