Clematis looks completely brown and dead after blooming a month ago

Question

My clematis vine that I planted last year grew nicely (for first year) and flowered beautifully last month (May). Now it is completely brown and looks dead. What happened?

Answer 1

It sounds as though your clematis has clematis wilt which is a disease that strikes the vine just after or during vigorous growth.

Here's an article that will help you with your clematis issue:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/clematis-wilt-treatment.htm