clematis 'miss bateman'*

$30.95

single, white with a pink hue
bloom time: mid-spring and late summer
re-bloomer
blooms on short stems from the previous years growth, often re-blooming on the new growth in late summer
prune in early spring: remove all dead and weak stems, on healthy stems, prune weak tips back to plump green buds
if plants are pruned after the first flush of flower, they will have better branching, but the second flush of flowers will be lost

clematis grow best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun
protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial
large flowering bi-colours, reds and blues, may fade quickly if planted in direct sun
roots need a cool environment to thrive; it is recommended planting a ground cover or shallow rooted perennial to shade the roots
mulching is suggested
plant the crown 3-5cm below the soil's surface
clematis are slow to establish and initially need to be tied to a trellis or fence to begin climbing