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Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 01, 2013 9:34 am
by boops
My one Clematis that I have had forever is dying from the bottom up and only got 3 flowers this spring. Anyone know what it is? I know Clematis Wilt usually starts from top to bottom, so I am at a loss as to what this problem is.

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Re: Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 01, 2013 11:06 am
by kHT
Boop, I would trim off those leaves and clean up any that has dropped to the soil. I have one that is doing the same thing and last year we fought some
mold issues with it. This year it shot upwards of over 8 foot and the leaves are starting to die, top is fine.

Re: Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 01, 2013 11:33 am
by boops
Thanks a bunch, will do it now-would a Neem spray help?

Re: Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 02, 2013 10:17 am
by kHT
Neem is more for insects not fungal or mold issues.

Re: Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 17, 2013 7:45 pm
by thy
Clematis fungus / here called killer. If the clem is planted Deep enough it will come back :wink:

Re: Help-Clematis problem

Posted: Jun 17, 2013 8:07 pm
by boops
I removed all the damaged foliage and doused the rest with Neem which is good for fungal issues on plants as well as insects.
Neem oil can not only effectively kill the pests on your plants (without hurting beneficial bugs like bees) but it can also eliminate most fungus problems as well.