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clematis 'Fragrant Spring'

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A climber 7-10m high with bronze leaves and scented flowers, 6-8cm across, composed of four pink sepals and pale yellow-green stamens, in early summer; many clematis are visited by bees for pollen, and some also provide nectar

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Fragrant Spring' (Clematis 'Fragrant Spring')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Fragrant Spring'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Fragrant Spring'

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clematis 'Fragrant Spring' care guide

Moderate regular watering, vine roots kept lightly moist always
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, vine roots kept lightly moist always

Fertilizing

Diluted clematis feed every two to three spring-summer weeks

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group one

Propagation

Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Growing

Grow in full sun or partial shade in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, see clematis cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, caterpillars, and glasshouse red spider mite; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be affected by vine weevils

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