Clematis petriei

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A vigorous, evergreen clematis with a mounding, branching habit and dark green leaves. Small, fragrant, creamy yellow-white, star-shaped flowers appear in the spring. Good for rockeries and as ground cover, scrambling through plants in a border

Scientific classification

Species: Clematis petriei (Clematis petriei)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Clematis petriei

Distribution map

South Island, NZ

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis petriei

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Clematis petriei care guide

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in dry spells.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

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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