[stompy]

i'v got a bit of a problem with a clematis, every year it starts off growing really well, then the smaller leaves begin to shrivel and it flowers very poorly. :cry:

i'v tried most of the proprietry bug and mould killers but to no avail, ther are a few green flies an some very small purple bugs that i can't identify on the plant along with some ants.

 :? please please can someone help because im now thinking of removing it completely  :cry:

[dawninspain]

Clematis get clematis wilt I wonder if its this. Quite often the plant dies completely.  You are supposed to plant deeply and shade the roots. Take a look at this you may be able to help the plant for next year:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0702/clematis_wilt.asp

Dawn

[gobs]

I'd think it would have died by now if it was clematis wilt, it can happen real fast.

If it's a young and/or small plant, the aphids (ants) can devastate it, also they can infect it with some disease, don't know what the purple bugs are.

Photo would be of help.