powdery mildew

Claire.williams

Hi all, I’ve two identical clematis that flowers June. Planted seven years ago. Cant remember the name of clematis, but in the last two yrs powdery mildew appears. It doesn’t stunt the growth, it’s massive and flowers year on year. I water regularly. Doesn’t matter if the weather is hot/sunny like last year or rainy, it’s still the same...see pictures. What are your thoughts and advice? Thank you 😊 

Brexiteer

Come on people help her out this seems to have slipped by

Fairygirl

Already dealt with on a similar thread when Clare asked

Brexiteer

Thank you fairy 

daffygardener

Powdery mildew is usually caused by something being too dry. The only way I remember this from sooty mould is that in bygone years soldiers needed to keep their musket powder dry. Sorry a bit of lateral thinking but that’s my brain. 

daffygardener

Sorry solution is to water