"les" wrote in message
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In February I purchased a Clematis armandii. I live in the North
East of England and have planted this plant on a south facing wall.

The two main stems have grown very well and have put on about 24-30
inches.
However, all of the new leaves have withered away. I do not think that
this
is Clematis Wilt as the growing tips are
still growing healthily. There are 2 other buds which appear to have
started
to grow but are not making any progress.

Could this be caused by cold spells of weather or could there be some
other
cause? Should I prune these shoots back? If so when is the best time to do
it?

I would be grateful for any advice.

Many thanks.

Les

Its frost damage, should recover and next year it will be better prepared as
it will have been in situ longer. don't worry if some leaves go brown in
summer either as this is normal. armandii is winter green rather than
evergreen, it changes leaves in the summer.

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)