By Poppy2
United Kingdom
I have several clematis plants in my garden that appear to have what looks like mildew.
What causes it, and can it be cured?
- 24 Jul, 2011
Answers
Also worth noting that overcrowded planting and not enough watering will encourage it.
24 Jul, 2011
Thanks so much for the advice.
I guess they are overcrowded, so may have to get rid of something, sadly.
I will start spraying anway.
24 Jul, 2011
When you move things about just replant the moved ones, don't sling them out - that's awful, they're much too dear to get rid.
24 Jul, 2011
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Powdery mildew occurs in hot dry spells, mildew in damp spells, not uncommon, particularly where planting is crowded. Either spray with a suitable fungicide, or use a 1 in 10 solution of milk in a spray bottle and spray with that.
24 Jul, 2011