Clematis spooneri

How to Grow and Care for Clematis spooneri

Clematis spooneri · Clematis spooneri

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. See clematis cultivation

Watering: Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Clematis spooneri

Clematis spooneri
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
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. See clematis cultivation

How to Water Clematis spooneri?

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clematis spooneri?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Clematis spooneri?

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What Soil Is Best for Clematis spooneri?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Clematis spooneri?

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

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How to Prune Clematis spooneri?

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How to Propagate Clematis spooneri?

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

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How to Transplant Clematis spooneri?

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How to Care for Clematis spooneri in Winter?

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How to Plant Clematis spooneri?

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. See clematis cultivation

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How to Repot Clematis spooneri?

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How to Harvest Clematis spooneri?

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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, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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The Toxicity of Clematis spooneri

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Clematis spooneri

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginSouthwestern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis spooneri
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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FAQs About Clematis spooneri

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