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Sudden dieback of Clematis montana
Lorraine56
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My otherwise healthy Clematis montana has suddenly developed brown patches on the leaves followed by branch dieback. I have tried to prune back the dead areas which is not easy with a rampant Montana. The roots have always been in shade and it is sited in full sun. I do not believe this is wilt as montanas are usually resistant to this disease. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you.
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Thank you for your detailed response, pansyface. There is no slimy mucous, neither are the stems a pale straw colour, but having cut out the wilted stems today, I noticed new shoots growing from the base, so all may not be lost yet. I am expecting more dead growth from where I may not have removed all the cut stems from pruning the plant, but hopefully with some TLC, I may be able to save it - such a beautiful plant when it is in full flower in the Spring. All the best, Lorraine