clematis [Kitty]

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A very free-flowering, compact, deciduous climber to 90cm in height with dark to mid-green leaves. Masses of white flowers with greenish-mauve anthers are produced from early to midsummer and late summer to autumn

clematis [Kitty]

Scientific classification

Species
clematis [Kitty] (Clematis Kitty ('Evipo097'))
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing · Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis [Kitty]

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis [Kitty]

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clematis [Kitty] care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering
Partial shade · Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2, light prune for early flowers. Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. \r\nHard prune for easy-care option using Pruning (clematis) group 3

Propagation

Propagate from cuttings (climbers) or by layering, for home use

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 new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a loam-based potting compost. See clematis cultivation for further advice

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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, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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