Clematis 'Evijohill' (Evijohill Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Evijohill'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
OriginDiscovered in England by Josephine Hill and introduced there in 1998 by Raymond Evison.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-35) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 30
Height1.5-2.5 m
Spread1-1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy layering and semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Roots and the base of the plant should be kept cool shaded.
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.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionLarge, double flower with creamy green sepals in hte middle and pinkish petals.

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