Comments on: some favorite clematis

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:10:34 +0000

Hi, Meryl. If I recall correctly the varieties with Clematis texensis "blood" in them are the most apt to mildew, but any plant can by July/August etc. if too thick and overgrown or growing in a place without good air circulation -- particularly if there are hot, dry periods of stress prior. Thinning the vines more in spring when pruning, looking after watering to avoid stress earlier in the season, and sometimes relocating a troubled vine to a more open spot are possible solutions. The British Clematis Society has some info.

By: Meryl Natchez

Meryl Natchez — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:02:58 +0000

Are any varieties particularly powdery mildew reisistant?

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:12:12 +0000

Welcome, WKeithScott. I am always prying things into tight spots here, too, so I understand. :) Glad to see you, and see you soon again, I hope.