Description
Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ is a cultivar of the Clematis genus, which is part of the Ranunculaceae family. It is highly valued for its large, showy flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers of Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ are typically 15-20 cm in diameter and have a white color with a pale cream stripe down the center of each petal. The foliage is green and can provide a nice backdrop to the colorful flowers.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:The name clematis comes from the Greek word “klema,” meaning climbing plant?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’is a repeat flowering clematis, flowering once at the start of Summer on previous years growth, and then again later in Summer on fresh growth. Therefore ideally it should be pruned twice, once in early Spring and then again after the first flush of flowers. When pruned in early Spring, you should aim to keep a strong framework of old growth, which will produce the first flush of flowers, however cut back some stems to the top pair of healthy buds, this is done to promote fresh growth. After the early Summer flowers, you should cut back all flowered stems to a bud or strong side shoot.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ can have problems with aphids, snails and caterpillars., it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as clematis wilt. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
