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clematis 'Lunar Lass'

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Lunar Lass' is a tender evergreen scrambling shrub up to 60cm high with deeply divided dark green leaves and citrus-scented flowers, 2-2.5cm across, composed of four to six white, cream or pale green sepals, from early to late spring

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Lunar Lass' (Clematis 'Lunar Lass')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of clematis 'Lunar Lass'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Lunar Lass'

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clematis 'Lunar Lass' care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun
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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

Clematis pruning: group one

Propagation

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

Growing

In mild areas, grow outside in a rock garden or over low shrubs in a sheltered position in full sun, in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; in frost-prone areas, grow in an alpine house, conservatory, or cool greenhouse in full light, in soil-based compost such as John Innes No. 2; plant the crown at soil level, and keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, 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, capsid bug, caterpillars, and glasshouse red spider mite; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be affected by vine weevils

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