My clematis leaves are turning brown and dying - anyone know what's wrong ?? Thankyou?

when it comes to clematis they strive on lots of fertalizer,preferably manure.try to stay organic.have you used any miracle grow lately?to much fertalizer can do more harm than good.it can litteraly burn the plant.also clematis likes it roots to be shaded.good luck

My clematis leaves are turning brown and dying - anyone know what's wrong ?? Thankyou?
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Reply:Have you watered it? if no then water it





Is it in the correct enviroment?if no then move it to a more sunny section





Did it bloom earlier this year? if it did then it will start die earlier





have you just planted it? some plants stress when planted, if you keep it for a year and see if it comes back next year





dont know if the above is right or wrong but its a start
Reply:clematis has already gone through its growth and reproductive cycle...the leaves willn die and parts of the stem but it will come back next year...any growth you get at this late date will be secondary and is not important...it will be anew in the spring...
Reply:I think that Joseph M is on the right track concerning your problem.
Reply:Not enough water,fed it when it gets dark so as not to scorch the leaves also you could try a liquid feed
Reply:water it





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Bin it??
Reply:Maybe there is a water problem-the soil is to dry or maybe there is a fertilization problem-too much nitrogen (N) added.
Reply:There is a disease called clematis wilt, which looks as though the plants require water. If you think your plant has this, cut it right back and burn the affected parts. You might need to do this for a couple of years.
Reply:Sounds like the heat got to them.They like a moist soil around their roots.If the plant isn't big enough to shade itself, try using mulch to keep the moisture level up.
Reply:to much sun
Reply:Is the ground moist? If not, or if the "feet" of the plant is in a sunny location, it may need water. Keep the bottom of the plant in the shade if possible. Clematis like cool "feet."
Reply:too much sun, or too much water.
Reply:There was something about that on the news this morning, a couple of dry winters and then all this sunshine we have been having is killing off everything, even the trees! It was on BBC1 this morning so you might have some luck if you try the gardening section on www.bbc.co.uk. Good luck, im sorry if your clematis has died! Bobbin xxx
Reply:sounds like it needs water to me...you are among the rest of us who are living with the drought and extreme heat....if you can water your plants...

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