Clematis petriei

How to Grow and Care for Clematis petriei

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Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to grow from below ground level. Good for ground cover or scrambling up trees in a naturalistic setting. See clematis cultivation

Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in dry spells.Sunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Clematis petriei

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in dry spells.
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to grow from below ground level. Good for ground cover or scrambling up trees in a naturalistic setting. See clematis cultivation

How to Water Clematis petriei?

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in dry spells.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clematis petriei?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Clematis petriei?

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What Soil Is Best for Clematis petriei?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Clematis petriei?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Clematis petriei?

Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.

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How to Prune Clematis petriei?

Established plants usually need no routine pruning. If needed, trim overlong shoots and remove damaged growth to healthy buds after flowering in mid- to late spring, once frost risk has passed.

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How to Propagate Clematis petriei?

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Clematis petriei?

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How to Care for Clematis petriei in Winter?

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How to Plant Clematis petriei?

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to grow from below ground level. Good for ground cover or scrambling up trees in a naturalistic setting. See clematis cultivation

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How to Repot Clematis petriei?

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How to Harvest Clematis petriei?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails or caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Clematis petriei

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Clematis petriei

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Climber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClimbing
OriginSouth Island, NZ

Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis petriei
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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