Yes the sun is just hitting the first pot now funny enough that's the one that' s struggling, also the third one along from left to right is struggling also. The other two are going crazy! One is being eaten by something see the holes? See Pics.
I planted a Clematis Hybrid The President in spring. The first I have attempted to grow. Within a week it had been eaten and was just a brown skinny stick. I followed advice on here. Cut it down mulched around the base, put some small rocks and stones around the base to keep the roots cool and watered daily. Now new shoots are appearing from nowhere. They seem pretty robust. I wouldn't give up just yet.
p.s. the two decent ones are doing ok and have treated just like the others? They starting to climb my "string spider web" we are getting some trellis put up later on.
Never just give a sprinkle to a clematis. They need a good drink. In those pots in this heat, a daily soak is needed and watch out for slugs and snails going for the juicy new growth when it comes. Try also putting a mulch on top to reduce moisture loss thru evaporation.
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Never just give a sprinkle to a clematis. They need a good drink. In those pots in this heat, a daily soak is needed and watch out for slugs and snails going for the juicy new growth when it comes. Try also putting a mulch on top to reduce moisture loss thru evaporation.
A mulch is a layer placed on top of the soil. Different materials depending on the situation and purpose. For yours, I would suggest some gravel to match the stones on the ground or chipped slate to match the grey of the pots or, cheaper and lighter - chipped bark. You need to make sure the compost is completely covered with no air holes so a chipped bark mulch has to be thicker than gravel or slate.
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@Obelixx........I only began using mulch this year, I used bark. I thought that the bark/mulch was was to kept away from the leaves of the plant? Do I need to bring it up to around the plants, as I have left a circle of exposed earth around the plants?
Gary, as I said previously, your clematis are fine. You said on 27th June that you had the plants for about a month. It takes a couple of years for clematis to get a good root system. Also, I rather take exception to the poster who said that vine weevil grubs come with clematis plants. Reputable nurseries use compost with vine weevil protection. It would be interesting to know where Gary obtained the clematis and what size pots they were in.
In the trade these are known as liners, just ready for potting on into a 2 litre deep pot for a further 12 months or so before planting out. You have taken a dramatic short cut, Gary, I hope it works for you. Keep chopping the foliage back almost to the deck and keep the roots wet, don't think about flowers till next year. Best of luck, mate.
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