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Clematis 'Snow Carpet'

Botanical Name: paniculata x marmoraria 'Snow Carpet'
Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant type: Evergreen ground cover
Native to: New Zealand
Size: 30cm x 1m spread
Flowers: Late Winter to Spring
Planting time: Winter to Spring
Planting depth and spacing: Plant to same depth as in the pot & 1m apart.
Soil: Rich, well drained & friable.
Position: Full sun to part shade. If in a hot site, keep the roots cool by mulching the soil.
Climate: Cool to temperate.
Frost: Hardy.
Watering: During active growing periods, watering is critical to the success of this plant.
Fertilizing: Responds well to aged cow manure.
Uses: Ground cover for beds and embankments. Also cascades nicely from baskets and pots.
Comments: This fabulous ground cover spreads by runners under the gound and is very flouriferent.

Last Reviewed: 13/02/2004 11:30:33 AM
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