marbled clematis
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A prostrate evergreen dioecious shrub with glossy, deeply divided leaves of rigid texture. Flowers 2cm in width, with 5-8 oblong creamy-white sepals, sometimes with a green tinge, opening in early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- marbled clematis (Clematis marmoraria)
- Genus
- Clematis
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of marbled clematis
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of marbled clematis
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marbled clematis care guide
- Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove dead or damaged stems after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as it is ripe in pots in a cold frame
Growing
GrowingRequires sharp drainage in a sheltered position. Ideal for growng in a container in a cool greenhouse, conservatory, alpine house or rock garden in full sun
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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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