Japanese Beetles on Clematis in the Clematis forum

Mar 15, 2021 4:36 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Becca
Frederick, Maryland (Zone 6a)

If you live where Japanese beetles are a problem, do they prefer your clematis? Any varieties they seem to prefer over others? I'm reading conflicting information! Thanks!

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SkirtGardener

Mar 21, 2021 6:23 PM CST

Name: SkirtGardener
Central Pennsylvania (Zone 5a)
Life is a Miracle! Fueled by Love.

I haven't seen Japanese Beetles on my few clematis at all. Though my biggest one is in a sheltered place in the yard, so that might make a difference. Dawn Redwood, Flowering Cherries, Grapes, and misc others have been favorites of the beetles, though.

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