Amateur Gardening  |  2nd June 2016
TAKE CUTTINGS OF CLEMATIS
Clematis wilt is a devastating fungal disease (Phoma clematidina) that causes the rapid blackening and wilting of the plant’s leaves, followed by the stem. The fungus enters the plant through wounds caused by feeding pests, or by rubbing against ties and supports. It blocks the uptake of water and nutrients, causing speedy collapse. Regrowth of healthy shoots can occur from the base of affected plants, and even from underneath the soil. It is worth noting that large-flowered varieties are the most susceptible to wilt, while varieties such as C. Montana, C. Orientalis and ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ are more resistant.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Amateur Gardening 2nd June 2016.