Clematis 'Betty Corning' (Clematis 'Betty Corning')
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1m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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2-5 Years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Clematis 'Betty Corning'
Other names: Clematis 'Betty Corning'
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Genus: Clematis
Variety or cultivar: 'Betty Corning' _ 'Betty Corning' is a deciduous climber with green, heart-shaped leaves. In summer and autumn, it bears fragrant, bell-shaped, pale lilac-pink flowers with cream anthers.
Clematis 'Betty Corning' is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream, Pink, Lilac in Summer; Pink, Lilac, Cream in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are scented.
Habit: Climbing
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases: Slime flux
General care
Pruning: Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Clematis 'Betty Corning' (Clematis 'Betty Corning') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils) in full sun or partial shade. Plant root ball 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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