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Clematis Mildew

Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713
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I have never seen or heard of this before, can anyone tell me how to treat clematis mildew on this plant.  It is growing and flowering as it should, but the plant looks sick.  It is growing up a rose against a wall with a wooden trellis.  The plant is roughly four years old and is fed and watered regularly.

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  • Richard HodsonRichard Hodson Posts: 790
    This sets in when the roots are dry and the plant is stressed. It can be prevented by spraying the fresh green foliage with a sulphur spray, but it is not a cure. Best to strip the affected foliage off and thoroughly drench the roots.
  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713
    Oh heck, I have repeated this question on two separate posts, sorry to confuse.  If I continue to water well and then prune the clematis right down to a few inches when the flowers have finished, will this be a cure @Richard Hodson
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