Check that molluscs haven't stripped the outer-layer from some of the stems. I think I can see some evidence of that, low down, when I zoom-in. A close-up of the base of it may help in being sure.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
I have never fed any of my Clematis (all £1.75 from Morrisons) and they have all thrived. I even had one that disappeared for 18 months and it then shot up from below the ground and it's never looked back. I have Etoile Violette growing through a Pittisporum.
sorry but I cannot get photo upright!
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@Marlorena, thanks for that, good to know that it is tough, I won't give up on it. @Butterfly66, I did consider if I might be feeding too soon, I'll lay off feeding any more until it establishes @BobTheGardener, I'll give it a closer look and more thorough inspection, I have already scattered a few pellets of blue death around the base. Comments much appreciated, thanks muchly all.
Yep, @madpenguin, i'm probably guilty of cosseting it. I'll adopt a more relaxed treat it mean approach. I've bought a couple of Wilco clems previously, one is going well, t'other also disappeared. Nice specimen you have there, I do like the colour of EV
You probably shouldn't expect much in the first year. Its energy will be going into creating a root system. There's no point fussing over it, just keep it watered, no need to feed. You might get a few flowers if you are lucky but you should expect better results next year and a wonderful result the year afterwards.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
Well this is not looking too good. I reckon @BobTheGardener nailed it and slimers have had their way with it question is, will this possibly regenerate new shoots from the base, or is it done for now?
It'll grow new stems from below ground, which is why the Group 2s and 3s are always better planted a little more deeply. Keep it watered, especially through summer, and any dry spells, and add some decent compost to the surrounding area now and again to keep the soil in good condition. They need water, but also good drainage. They're a pretty tough variety, and should come away again. Slugs are the biggest problem when new shoots appear though.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks @Fairygirl, nice to have confirmation from experienced hands, it's hard to keep the faith sometimes when things seem to die and disappear. It was planted deep so I'll remain hopeful and continue to tend this now empty space as suggested. Owd
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I even had one that disappeared for 18 months and it then shot up from below the ground and it's never looked back.
I have Etoile Violette growing through a Pittisporum.
sorry but I cannot get photo upright!
@Butterfly66, I did consider if I might be feeding too soon, I'll lay off feeding any more until it establishes
@BobTheGardener, I'll give it a closer look and more thorough inspection, I have already scattered a few pellets of blue death around the base.
Comments much appreciated, thanks muchly all.
I'll adopt a more relaxed treat it mean approach.
I've bought a couple of Wilco clems previously, one is going well, t'other also disappeared.
Nice specimen you have there, I do like the colour of EV
I reckon @BobTheGardener nailed it and slimers have had their way with it
question is, will this possibly regenerate new shoots from the base, or is it done for now?
Keep it watered, especially through summer, and any dry spells, and add some decent compost to the surrounding area now and again to keep the soil in good condition. They need water, but also good drainage.
They're a pretty tough variety, and should come away again. Slugs are the biggest problem when new shoots appear though.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
nice to have confirmation from experienced hands, it's hard to keep the faith sometimes when things seem to die and disappear.
It was planted deep so I'll remain hopeful and continue to tend this now empty space as suggested.
Owd