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Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'

drc726

By drc726

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I have 2 of these, this one is over 8 years old and was prone to brown leaves and could looked a mess. Over the years I have given it Epsom salts and that has stopped this problem (but I do think some Clematis need a few years to get going and get over these problems) now I let it grow across the patio on 2 metal plant stands, its a late flowerer. Its group 3 for pruning and I cut it down to 12" every Autumn which is a bit earlier than advised but it works for this one.
The other one is about 2 years old and is growing up an arch but its got the same brown leaves so Its now on Epsom salts.

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That's interesting Drc.... My Fond memories clematis is 6 years old and each year produces brown leaves..It is a good doer producing many large flowers in June. . I usually have to cut it back to a third of its size mid summer. I will try Epsom salts...do you start to use it when the foliage starts in the Spring?

3 Jul, 2018

 

That's lovely Drc. I've heard of Epsom Salts for Tomatoes but not for Clematis. Thanks for the tip

3 Jul, 2018

 

Meadowland I apply a handful around the base 2-3 times in the season and feed at the same time. I dont know why but I always use it when its dry weather and wait a couple of days and if no rain then gently water it in.
Waddy my father in law taught me about ES and I have used it for over 30 years on my roses and plant that look a bit yellow leaved. I used to buy in bulk from a chemist but now it is sold in Garden centres.

3 Jul, 2018

 

Thanks Drc... Will definitely try that.... Let you know the results.

3 Jul, 2018

 

How beautiful it is now Drc! You are obviously doing the right thing and must be really pleased. I have two clematis, one of them is also Comtesse de Bouchaud, now in their 2nd year and both are looking very poorly. I'll certainly be trying this,(will purchase some epsom salts this week) perhaps I'll also try it on a struggling passion flower! Thank you for the tip and advice on how you use it.

3 Jul, 2018

 

Hope it works for you, must say you need to not give up as eventually it gets there.

3 Jul, 2018

 

It clearly likes they way you treat it - what a picture it is.

4 Jul, 2018

 

Thanks Steragram

4 Jul, 2018

 

What a lovely Clematis I too use Epsom Salts it gives good flowers too.

5 Jul, 2018

 

Interesting about the Epsom salts. Something to keep in mind for the future.

The Clematis is beautiful :)

6 Jul, 2018

 

Thank you both

6 Jul, 2018

 

Your very welcome Drc☺

6 Jul, 2018

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