Clematis 'Cloudburst' (Cloudburst Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Cloudburst'
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent for creating groundcovers, growing over arbours, trellises and other tall garden supports.
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 DescriptionStunning star shaped violet flowers with a touch of light pink turning almost completely white towards its centre, 10-12 cm in diameter.

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