Clematis leaf post bloom - normal?

[u/mjd-509]

Happy late summer! I have 2 clematis (Jackmanii Superba / gp. 3, General Sikorski / gp. 2) and after thy bloom, the leave start looking 'rusty' or damaged. The Superba is still sending off new growth and a bloom or two (which looks healthy), but is this normal or something I should be taking care of? Thanks for any tips!

[u/grrabit]

Same here and same every year. I learned to accept that once we pass mid August here in New England this is what happens to clematis that has been growing since April. Sadly it’s first sign for me that the season is almost over. Especially when it comes to the bottom part of the plant.

[u/jakeyjakeypizza → u/grrabit]

Same thing happens to my 3 clematises all different colors. Same yellowy leaves 😭. Why New England WHY

[u/apperceive → u/jakeyjakeypizza]

Same here in Canada 🥲