Clematis 'Piilu' (Clematis 'Piilu')
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1.2m max. spread |
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3m max. height |
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2-5 Years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Clematis 'Piilu'
Other names: Clematis 'Piilu', Clematis 'Little Duckling'
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Genus: Clematis
Variety or cultivar: 'Piilu' _ 'Piilu' is a mid-sized, deciduous climber with glossy, dark-green leaves. In summer, it bears large, pink flowers with dark pink bars and yellow anthers.
Clematis 'Piilu' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Climbing
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases: Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Pruning: Group 2 - Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. Deadhead to encourage more flowers later in the season. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Clematis 'Piilu' (Clematis 'Piilu') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 Years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers.
| 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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