open-flowered clematis

How to Grow and Care for open-flowered clematis

open-flowered clematis · Clematis patens

Plant in 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 new shoots to grow from below ground level. Ideal for a trellis or garden obelisk. See clematis cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing open-flowered clematis

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in 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 new shoots to grow from below ground level. Ideal for a trellis or garden obelisk. See clematis cultivation

How to Water open-flowered clematis?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for open-flowered clematis?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for open-flowered clematis?

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What Soil Is Best for open-flowered clematis?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for open-flowered clematis?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize open-flowered clematis?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune open-flowered clematis?

See clematis pruning: group two

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How to Propagate open-flowered clematis?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or layering

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How to Transplant open-flowered clematis?

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How to Care for open-flowered clematis in Winter?

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How to Plant open-flowered clematis?

Plant in 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 new shoots to grow from below ground level. Ideal for a trellis or garden obelisk. See clematis cultivation

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How to Repot open-flowered clematis?

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How to Harvest open-flowered clematis?

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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 aphid, slug, snail or caterpillar damage on young growth

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The Toxicity of open-flowered clematis

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of open-flowered clematis

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginChina, Japan, Korea

Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis patens
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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