Clematis
'Pagoda'
Pagoda Clematis
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Clematis |
Cultivar |
'Pagoda' |
Category |
Perennials, Woody |
Type |
Vine |
Synonyms |
Clematis texensis 'Pagoda' |
Height |
1.5-2.5 m |
Spread |
0.5-1 m |
General Description |
Clematis 'Pagoda' is a robust small to medium sized deciduous climbing plant with pretty bell-shaped flowers, a popular choice for gardens with walls or trellises. |
Cultivation |
Prefers a well-drained soil. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Clematis 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. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
7 leaflets, medium green. |
Flower Description |
Single, nodding and bell-shaped. The main colour is white with mauve-pink to purple secondary patterns and veining. Stamens are yellow. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings or layering. |