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| Kathleen Lynch from United States asks: |
I planted a Clematis 6 years ago and it has never bloomed. It comes back every year nice and green but never a bloom. Why?
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| beth williams from u.s.a asks: |
I live in Oklahoma , and recently we had a severe freeze that lasted several days. Even though I covered everything with blankets my clematis still froze. Even the new growth on alot of the trees froze. My question is what should I do now? Should I cut all the dead leaves and blooms off and only leave the original vine or should I cut it completely back to the ground? It is about 6ft. tall and was just starting to get really pretty. Please help , my plants are my life.... thanks
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| Green Zeus says : |
I think I would just hold back and be patient. We had freeze and cold weather here too just as the ornamental trees were setting buds. They looked pretty bad for a couple weeks, but are now starting to set new buds. If that vine DOES die, you should start seeing some new sprouts coming from the base of the plant--then you can prune off the dead vine. But you might be surprised that it could set some new buds.
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| Link from USA asks: |
I saw a picture of a clematis with small white flowers planted in a pot atop a structure and cascading dowm. I have had no luck finding a small-flowered variety that will survive in Zone 5. Any suggestions?
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| Janet says : |
Try C.Terniflora, "Sweet Autumn" I am Zone 6 and have a 2 year old plant that covers my brick wall. I didn`t prune it and it has doubled in size. Maybe related to Kudzu but what a show with its small white flowers in mid August until September. Then I am treated to the smokey fuzz left by the flowers. good luck
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| Steven Gibson from USA asks: |
Where can I find a lattice I can use for a clematis I`m growing in a bucket?
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| Faith says : |
Sure you can any trellis or even lattice purchased at Lowes or Home depot......Clematis should be kept moist but not we and planted in a lot of sun ...Good Luck
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| Lisa from US asks: |
When is the best time to transplant clemantis, I live in zone 5,Thanks Lisa
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| Faith says : |
Early summer late spring
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| Shirl from USA asks: |
I have a purple Clematis growing on my lamp post and it is beautful. It is still blooming a little and it is late July. Do I have to prune this back in the Fall or just leave it alone? These are big purple blooms. This is the first year I have had success with this plant.
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| Yourgarden Specialist Marian says : |
I believe you have the large-flowered hybrid Clematis which start flowering in May/June. These can be cut back very hard: 23cm to 45cm (9-18in) high, again just above a pair of buds/single bud -removing nearly all of the previous year`s growth. Prune end of February/early March.
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| kevin Arduini from US asks: |
My plant has started to die in sections. One side of the large flowering plant seemed to die with the leaves and stems turning brown and wethered. 4 weeks later the wethering has started to spread. Is this a sign of deseas and what kind?
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| Green Zeus says : |
This is, probably, Clematis wilt. It is caused by a fungus that enters the stem just above the soil line. As with all fungal diseases in plants there is no cure. Cut that section of the vine off and dispose of it. Do this to other sections if you notice them starting to wilt to prevent spreading the spores to the rest of the plant. You should use a systemic fungicide to help prevent wilt from spreading to the healthy parts of the plant. Use benomyl or carbendazim and apply to the vines immediately after you remove the infected sections. Follow the label instructions. As long as you have enough healthy stems, the plant will survive. You should always plant a clematis deeply---then if a stem has to be removed,more will grow from the base of the plant to replace it.
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| marwan says : |
how to recognize gerbera desease?
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| susan alle from usa asks: |
i have a 2 year old clematis that is growing real good, it`s about 6 feet tall. it`s all leaves with no blooms. i also have another one that is 1 year old that has 2 blooms. what can i do to get the big one to bloom?
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| Green Zeus says : |
Well--so many things to consider. Clematis likes slighty alkaline soil. Maybe you should start with a soil test--you can buy those meters. The PH should be 7-7.5 for this plant. They also like moist,cool soil. Be sure to put about 4" of mulch around it. They also need fertilizer---BUT NOT TOO MUCH. Feed once a year with triple 10.
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| shelley from canada asks: |
I have some sort of bug eating my clematises,what can I spray on them to stop them from eating the petals and flowers? And what kind of bug is eating them. I can`t see anything on them ,.. thank you
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| Lyn from Michigan asks: |
do clematis need to be cut down in the fall or early spring?
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| Yourgarden Specialist Marian says : |
Pruning depends on what kind of type clematis you have: Spring bloomer, Summer or Fall bloomer or Repeat bloomer?
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