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
Explore the plant health library →
clematis 'Prosperity' · Clematis 'Prosperity'
Plant in well-drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a loam-based potting compost. Ideal for cold greenhouse or conservatory. See clematis cultivation
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
Explore the plant health library →