Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' (White Luxurians Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Speciesviticella
Cultivar'Alba Luxurians'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
OriginC. 'Alba Luxurians' was first introduced around 1900. Some believe Veitch and Son of England bred it. In 1993, the vine was given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-37)- (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-35) - 30
Height3-4 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by division, layering, or cutting.
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.
Leaf DescriptionDeciduous, greyish-green leaves.
Flower Description7-10 cm single, white flowers with 4-6 blunt tepals, with green tips. In midsummer the flowers may be all white.

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