clematis planting

[Pam Moore]

I know we should not plant a clematis in the same place where one has
died, in case of wilt, but for how many years does this apply?
I lost 2 cllematis (one in back garden, one in front) during the
winter of 2002/2003. No growth appeared in 2003, though one in
particular had grown profusely in 2002.
I want to replace them. Could I take a chance and replant?
Replacing a LOT of the soil isn't practical for me.
Any thoughts?
TIA


Pam in Bristol

[Charlie Pridham]

Post by Pam Moore
I know we should not plant a clematis in the same place where one has
died, in case of wilt, but for how many years does this apply?
I lost 2 cllematis (one in back garden, one in front) during the
winter of 2002/2003. No growth appeared in 2003, though one in
particular had grown profusely in 2002.
I want to replace them. Could I take a chance and replant?
Replacing a LOT of the soil isn't practical for me.
Any thoughts?
TIA
Pam in Bristol

Wilt if caused by the fungus (and not some other mechanical problem) is an
air/water borne fungus whose spread and effect is entirely above ground.
there is no risk of infection from the soil, but as you will not have
changed the location there is a very real risk of any new plant going down
in exactly the same way, would suggest planting something more resistant
(i.e. avoid large flowered types) or increasing the water content of the
soil.
It is very irritating when it happens, My Marie Bosselot has just gone, full
of buds, normally so reliable as well.

[Tumbleweed]

Post by Pam Moore
I know we should not plant a clematis in the same place where one has
died, in case of wilt, but for how many years does this apply?
I lost 2 cllematis (one in back garden, one in front) during the
winter of 2002/2003. No growth appeared in 2003, though one in
particular had grown profusely in 2002.
I want to replace them. Could I take a chance and replant?
Replacing a LOT of the soil isn't practical for me.
Any thoughts?
TIA
Pam in Bristol

I've waited several years and then had new ones die within a few months.
they'll be heathy one day then just keel over. Seems to be very localised,
other clematis are fine, but there are soeme spots in my garden they
seemingly wont establish. maybe if you dug out a reasonable amount of soil
and replaced it with soil from a good patch? I have never tried that so I
dont know how much would be needed.