Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
Pests
May be susceptible to aphid, slug, snail or caterpillar damage on young growth
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clematis 'Twilight' · Pests & diseases
clematis 'Twilight' · Clematis 'Twilight'
Plant in 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. 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. See clematis cultivation
Watering: Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling