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| I have a clematis from home depot .3yr old and got 1 bloom this year .I am not sure of the type,it was a white bloom.Looks alot like Madame Le Coultre I don't fertilize and it has been very hot here .it gets full morn n afternoon sun.Just this year I planted a shrub in front to protect the roots.So hopefully next year the roots will ahve more coverage I dont believe I'm over watering it.
Couple questions 1Whats causing the top of the plants leaves to turn reddish brown?The bottom is completly fine.Is it just to much sun? Should I move it and when? Is there a type better suited for sunnier areas? 2If I'm unsure of the type of clematis is there any "safe or neutral" way of pruning? 3I currently ahve it attached to a 4ft trellis.Should it be taller? Will it ruin the roots or stems switching to a taller one? 4Some of the leaves look claw shaped on the clematis(Pic2 bottom left) is this normal? (The others in the background are morning glories and moonflowers) 5 Any other tips or comments .? :) Thanks for any help!
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- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 30, 11 at 10:16
| Midsummer problems are because the soil is overheating. I understand you've planted a shrub to help prevent this but it would be in your best interest to mulch the clematis quite heavily with 3 to 4 inches of mulch. And continue to water & often, during these heat spells. Dax |
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