Clematis wilt?

GraemeC

Hi guys,

I noticed tonight that the leaves on my clematis (gypsy queen) have turned brown, is this clematis wilt? Or does anyone know what might have caused it? I have another one planted beside it which is lovely and green...

Obelixx

It is most likely thirst.   Try giving it a good drink - 10 litres - and again tomorrow and the next day and make sure it isn't going dry because it's planted too close to a wall or in a rain shadow.    

GraemeC

Hi Obilixx, i do water it every day but maybe still not enough. i will give it a good drink over next few day then see how it looks.
cheers!

Fairygirl

Do you have a photo of the whole plant Graeme? Is it in the ground or a pot?
You might be overwatering or overfeeding too, and if there's another plant or plants nearby [you mentioned another clematis near it]  that can have an effect depending on the soil. What sort of soil medium is it growing in? 

GraemeC

Hi Fairygirl, 

both plants are in a raised bed planted about 1.5m apart. I water them daily but I haven't ever fed them as they were growing great with ctacking flowers! (they are both in flower so i suppose that could have took its toll...)
It looks like its only certain stems that are turning brown.
They have Rhudbekias around the base of them which are growing away fine and about to flower soon.

Obelixx

Clematis are very hungry, thirsty plants so please do feed them - a generous handful of slow release clematis fertiliser in spring and then a weekly drink of tomato food or comfrey tea, especially for clems in containers with restricted root runs.   Cut off the brown stems at the base and pull out gently then water and don't let them get dry.