Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
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Clematis repens · Clematis repens
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. See clematis cultivation for further information. Its trailing stems make it ideal for growing through plants in the herbaceous border
Watering: Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling