Clematis 'Minuet' (Minuet Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Minuet'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 to -15
Height2.5-4 m
Spread50-100 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeIt can be trained to climb a wall or fence.
PropagationBy layering or semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationPrefers moist, well-drained soils with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded.
PestsAphids, caterpillars, earwigs and clematis slime flux. Clematis 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.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionFour petaled, bell-shaped flowers that are white in colour with dark red edges and light green stamens.

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