2 Problems for ID and Advice

A couple of problems on my plants I would like ID and advice on.
Below is a clematis , I have cut this back and re potted it twice (potted deep ). The new growth was very very healthy. Then the leaves start to die back as photo . Am I correct in stating this is clematis wilt ?


Second is my Chilli plant. Lots of white flecks on them like pollen or eggs ? Leaves and fruit are not effected. I can't see any insect like movement . What is it ?
TIA

 

It’s not clematis wilt. Clematis’ naturally die back this time of year. You’ll need to find out the variety to know the best pruning regime. When did it flower?

Re the chilli: usually chillis are treated as annuals although they can be kept for a second year. Don’t know what the spots are but unless you are planning on overwintering it, I wouldn’t worry too much.

 

White flecks on the Chilli look like aphid skins to me, are the plants sticky?

 

It's C. Red Pearl Group 3 . It has been a really good flower since 2009. This year it produced 6 flowers and died back as it is now. I'll keep it over winter and see how it goes after cutting back next February.

That's it Pete the plant is very sticky , but no sign of damage . So it must be Aphid skins
I don't keep chilli plants over winter.

 

I bet there atleast a few aphids on there somewhere clustered around the growing point?
You should try keeping them a second year, if only one plant, they crop much earlier and better the second year.