clematis 'Scented Clem'

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Scented Clem' is a deciduous climber to 3m tall bearing fragrant, lilac-blue flowers 8-10cm across with a central silvery-white stripe from late spring into early summer. Flowers are followed by persistent, fluffy seedheads

clematis 'Scented Clem'

Scientific classification

Species
clematis 'Scented Clem' (Clematis 'Scented Clem')
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
2.5-4 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Scented Clem'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Scented Clem'

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clematis 'Scented Clem' care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
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 3

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 (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. 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, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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