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 'Taiga' · Clematis 'Taiga'
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, in a warm, sheltered position in full sun. 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 soil-based potting compost, ideal for conservatory cultivation. See also clematis cultivation for further advice
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
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