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Old 25-07-2013, 08:22 AM
Rachel 101 Rachel 101 is offline
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Default Crocosmia Lucifer and caterpillars.

Morning everyone,

I was horrified yesterday to see that the Crocosmia Lucifer had been stripped of most of the flower buds, and I found a couple of caterpillars who are clearly the guilty parties.

I've never seen Lucifer damaged by caterpillars befo is this a new problem? Is it due to the weather, in some way? (ie are they lacking their normal food and turning to Lucifer for a diversion?)

I'd be very grateful to hear if anyone else is experiencing this problem.