Pest identification
What's eating my clematis integrifolia?
Slugs & Snails
Signs: Young shoots eaten at or near soil level in spring; slime trails on leaves
Control: Iron phosphate pellets around the crown; grit mulch; hand-collect at night
Aphids
Signs: Clusters on stem tips and flower buds; honeydew promotes sooty mold; buds may abort
Control: Water jet to remove; insecticidal soap spray; plant attractant flowers nearby for predators
Earwigs
Signs: Petals and leaf edges chewed with irregular holes, especially on plants near hedges or fences
Control: Straw-filled pot traps placed close to plant; collect at night
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Clematis integrifolia pests — FAQ
What is eating my clematis integrifolia?
Clematis integrifolia is an herbaceous border clematis whose fleshy spring shoots are prime targets for slugs and snails. Aphids colonise the stems and nodding flower buds in summer. Because it dies back to the ground each year, the new growth emerging in spring is particularly soft and attractive to pests.
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on clematis integrifolia?
Young shoots eaten at or near soil level in spring; slime trails on leaves Iron phosphate pellets around the crown; grit mulch; hand-collect at night
How do I get rid of aphids on clematis integrifolia?
Clusters on stem tips and flower buds; honeydew promotes sooty mold; buds may abort Water jet to remove; insecticidal soap spray; plant attractant flowers nearby for predators
How do I get rid of earwigs on clematis integrifolia?
Petals and leaf edges chewed with irregular holes, especially on plants near hedges or fences Straw-filled pot traps placed close to plant; collect at night