clemitis

Question

hi my clemitis the leaves have dried up and look like they are dying i hve it planted in a square concrete pot its a reasonable size with drainage im concerned it is going to die although it has new leaves forming at the bottom of the plant but its not looking healthy as it was

Answer 1

This could be a fungal infection. You can apply some wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to keep the pH stable while the sulfur is working. Cut any dead growth out in early spring before it grows back out. Here is a collection of articles for more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/