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Clematis wilt is caused by a fungus that enters the plant through a wound made by an insect or an abrasion, such as rubbing from a plant tie. It's spread by water splash, and blocks the uptake of water in the stems, causing instant collapse

Watch Monty's video on making natural wig-wams for clematis with hazel, including tips on typing in the plant and spacing the poles.early summerMore on clematisFeature on late-flowering clematisHow to prevent clematis wiltBrowse clematis varieties

Discover how to add midsummer colour and interest by growing a clematis against a teepee. Sarah Raven explains how to encourage budding below soil and reduce the risk of clematis wilt.summerMore advice on growing clematisMonty's advice on growing

-flowering clematisHow to prevent clematis wiltBrowse clematis varietiesHow to plant clematis, video with Sarah Raven

-flowering clematis. Given their willingness to grow in sun or shade and to scramble up any kind of support, there's no garden that can't accommodate at least one or two.Clematis produce their display on the current season's growth. That's why it's common to see