clematis 'Candy Stripe'

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A deciduous climber to about 3m, with light green foliage, flowering in late spring to early summer on last year’s growth, and again in early autumn on new growth. Flowers are single, pale pinkish-purple with a dark pink central stripe and dark red stamens

clematis 'Candy Stripe'

Scientific classification

Species
clematis 'Candy Stripe' (Clematis 'Candy Stripe')
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
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Candy Stripe'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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clematis 'Candy Stripe' care guide

Moderate watering, keep root ball damp without saturation
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate watering, keep root ball damp without saturation

Fertilizing

Diluted climbing vine feed every four weeks spring to bloom

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group 2

Propagation

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

Growing

Plant in 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. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil-based potting compost. 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, slugs and snails on young growth; petals can be eaten by earwigs

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