What's wrong with my new clematis?

Gardener Eve · July 2016

Hello,I recently bought this clematis home from Chelsea flower show.
It's called Bourbon and is supposed to produce flowers from late spring to late summer.
After the first few flowers that were on it died away it has not created any new flowers and the leaves aren't looking very healthy…
Does anybody have any ideas what's wrong with it?
Thanks

Dovefromabove · July 2016

It's not a clematis I know, but this says that it flowers in May and June, so it's probably done it's bit for this year

http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/clematis-bourbon/

plant pauper · July 2016

The leaves are fine. Clematis get that colouration naturally. I suspect, as Dove says, it's all done for this year.

Have a read up on it's cultivation, pruning and so on to make sure it's all set for a great display next year.

Fairygirl · July 2016

As it's a Group 2, as indicated in Dove's link, you may get second flush of flowers later. That's what it means when it says flowering from spring to late summer. It can be a bit misleading though.

Group 2s don't really need pruning - just a tidy up if necessary. You'll probably find it will bloom a lot more next year as it matures, assuming it has the right care

Nice rich colour

Last edited: 12 July 2016 17:35:15

Gardener Eve · July 2016

Oh!! Thanks! Im so glad to know the leaves are ok!

And yes I think the info from the tag is misleading but I'll look forward to the possibility it may flower again later in the year...

Thanks so much everyone!

Fairygirl · July 2016

They're very addictive plants Eve - and there are so many varieties!

Not sure how well they flower for the second time in pots. I only grow clematis in the ground except if it's a young plant being grown on.

We have a resident clematis expert on the forum who runs a nursery. I'm sure he'll be able to give you advice on that if he's around.

What's wrong with my new clematis?

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