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Clematis

Clematis · Climber

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −15 to −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Height × Spread
1–3 m × 0.5–2 m
Soil
Will thrive in a wide range of soils and situations.
Flowering
March–September
Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation, avoid wetting foliage, and apply a suitable fungicide if severe.

Clematis wilt: Cut affected stems well below the visible damage to healthy wood and dispose of debris.

Aphids: Squash by hand, blast off with water, or use insecticidal soap for heavy infestations.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply slug pellets sparingly around the base.

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer or use systemic insecticides.

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