Clematis (Clematis)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Vine |
| Pronunciation |
Details
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| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | With roughly 300 species, these vines are quite popular among many gardeners. Blooming in almost every colour , single or double flowers ranging from small to large. An excellent variety for one to choose from when adding some climbing colour among a landscape. |
| Pests | 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. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Clematis 'Niobe'
Clematis 'Ramona'
Clematis 'Betty Corning'.
Clematis 'Evijohill'.
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard'.
Clematis 'Blue Angel'.
Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley'.
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'.
Clematis 'Minuet'.
Clematis 'Pagoda'.
Clematis 'Sir Trevor Lawrence'
Clematis 'Gravetye Beauty'
Clematis 'Dr Ruppel'
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'