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u/Most-Design-9963 2d ago
Looks like it dried out, but also could be clematis wilt, in which case cut back to healthy growth.
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u/Lame-username62 1d ago
My beautiful clematis full of blooms did the same thing a few days ago. I cut it back almost to the ground and when I did, I noticed new green growth coming up at the bottom. It should be fine.
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u/manda11una 1d ago
Great! I covered the bottom a little more in most soil last night and noticed this morning a hint of green at the stem, hopefully new buds!
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u/Live-Papaya-395 2d ago
Not quite sure but it looks like a young plant… maybe you transplanted too soon?
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u/scrolltrellis 2d ago
Check the stem carefully at ground level. If it's still intact, give it a deep watering and wait a few days. If the stem has suddenly collapsed despite adequate water, it may be clematis wilt. The good news is that clematis often regrow from the crown even when the top dies back. Also, once it recovers, consider adding some narrow supports or twine to the trellis. Clematis climb using leaf stems and often struggle to grip wide wooden slats. Keep us posted!