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Cleamtis leaves browning and crinkly
TropicalDream
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My clematis is flowering very well, but like previous years, the lower leaves have begun to turn brown and brittle. Last year, the browning eventually affected most of the leaves.
Any suggestions? Is it lack of water, or lack of nourishment? How do I fix this?
Also, is deadheading clematis going to stretch the flowering season?
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lack of water and the roots being too warm is my best idea, both can be solved by the addition of a substantial amount of water and a thick mulch
Ok, thanks Will try that.
Clematis always want their roots shaded!
Moisture, not shade, is the most important thing, so the most likely issue is that it's a bit on the dry side, but dying/browning leaves can be caused by lots of things. It sounds like you have an ongoing issue if it happens every year, so any extra info will help with further advice. Do you know what clematis you have? Is there a lot of competition for moisture from other plants? Is it planted a bit too near a wall and in a rain shadow? Has it had damage from slugs?
Deadheading helps keep the plant healthy and tidy, but it's not really like some other plants which benefit directly from deadheading by producing more flowers. In many cases, there are lovely seedheads, so it's nice to leave a few flowers on to let those develop
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...