Donna Jarrow asks...
Cutting Clematis back to control leaf wilt
In early summer, after flowering, I cut three clematis to the ground because of severe leaf wilt. [Dr. Ruppel and HF Young} They have regrown and are about 5 - 6 feet tall and full of buds. I'm hoping this does not have long term negative effects in subsequent years. What is your "take" on this? I have several other clematis but have not cut them back.
Sid Johnson asks...
How deep can clematis be planted?
Edith,
In preparing my clematis beds on my hillside, I had to dig two feet into rock. I prepared the new dirt properly, but, after three years, the soil has settled to the point that the beds are now from three to six inches below the edging. The clematis certainly didn't mind and look great, but this creates a "holey" appearance. Esthetically pleasing? Not to me. :o) Can I just add soil and leave the clematis alone? Or do I have to dig up and replant them. Now, that would be work. :o) So, what do you and your "depth" experts think? Or do they? Sid Johnson, Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Sheila Schmidt asks...
Insects chewing my clematis and leaves
Something is chewing holes in our clematis and the leaves. I cannot see any signs of the bugs, just holes everywhere. I am sure it is not snails since vines are 8 to 10 feet high.
Jane R. M. Harrison asks...
Shade loving Clematis
Do you know of a shade loving Clematis? I'm thinking of putting one in a bright but not sunny corner. Would that be a suicidal idea?
Janie Harrison
Julie asks...
Purple Leaf Clematis
Is the "Purple Leaf Clematis" or "Clematis recta purpurea" really a clematis? I have one, love it.