CLEMATIS cartmanii 'Joe'
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CLEMATIS cartmanii 'Joe'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Dwarf growing but very floriferous, white
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can be trained as short climber to 1.5m (5ft) by tying-in. Tidy after flowering rather than prune -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. -
EvergreenLeathery, deep green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long on purple stems.
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) across
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PaniclesCyme-like panicles
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
To 50cm (20in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.a bushy, trailing shrub. Produces flowers with 5 to 8 sepals on previous year's shoots.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Full sun
Provide shade for roots and base of plant. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
to 50cm (20in)
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma