Clematis alpina 'Pamela Jackman' (Pamela Jackman Alpine Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Speciesalpina
Cultivar'Pamela Jackman'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 to -15
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

CultivationTolerates north and east facing situations.
PestsClematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionLantern-like blooms.

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