clematis has MILDEW? leaves turning yellow with spots, grey spots on flowers too, ?can it be saved?

Question

leaves have brown spots, purple flower one has the grey-white spots, pink one just the brown on leaves

do not think it has 'wilt'
but half did that today so cut it

Answer 1

Are you sure this is mildew? It sounds more like either an insect problem or perhaps a mineral deficiency. Watch for holes and galls in the leaves, or leaves curling around webs: a good sign of insects. If all you have is a color change, try testing your soil's PH balance, and make sure you haven't over-fertilized.

If your clematis developes white fuzzy patches, it is a sign of powdery mildew, and your plant is a goner!

Your local library should be able to provide you with some really good gardening books, that will answer a lot of your questions about plant care.

Answer 2

i think so,try putting a drop of dish soap in 2 cups of water,spray the plant, do the under side of leaves & flower too ,this should take care of the problem