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Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche' (Clematis 'Avalanche')
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche'
Other names
Clematis 'Avalanche', Clematis hort. x cartmanii 'Avalanche' , Clematis 'Blaaval' , Clematis x cartmanii 'Blaaval'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Avalanche' _ 'Avalanche' is a bushy, trailing or scrambling, evergreen shrub with leathery, deeply divided, glossy, dark green leaves and panicles of white flowers throughout spring.
Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche' is: Evergreen
Habit
Trailing, Climbing
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1 - After flowering, remove dead, damaged or misplaced shoots.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche' (Clematis 'Avalanche') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant against a warm wall in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils) in full sun or partial shade. Plant the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Roots and the base should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche'
Other names
Clematis 'Avalanche', Clematis hort. x cartmanii 'Avalanche' , Clematis 'Blaaval' , Clematis x cartmanii 'Blaaval'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Avalanche' _ 'Avalanche' is a bushy, trailing or scrambling, evergreen shrub with leathery, deeply divided, glossy, dark green leaves and panicles of white flowers throughout spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing, Climbing
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1 - After flowering, remove dead, damaged or misplaced shoots.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis x cartmanii 'Avalanche' (Clematis 'Avalanche') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant against a warm wall in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils) in full sun or partial shade. Plant the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Roots and the base should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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