Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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Any guesses as to what would be causing the deformed blooms?

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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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That is weird....I do not know! :???:
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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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Could it be these freaky 42° night-time temps?
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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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I have to agree, the change in weather can do some damage. We are seeing a difference here, too.
I don't see a problem with the leaves or stems?
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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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KHT, is that a gas pipe the clem is growing on?
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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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Thanks for the info. Yea we sure did have some bizarre temp swings this spring.

And no, that isn't a gas pipe that they are growing on - it is part of a copper arbor :lol: :lol: :lol:

This is a picture of it from last year....

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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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One can remove the deformed blooms and that might help?? Or just leave them to see what they do?
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Re: Whats wrong with this clemmie?

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They are still pretty, but they sure were gorgeous last year!
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