Clematis × cartmanii 'Joe'

clematis (Group 1)

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April
• Flower colour: pure white
• Other features: ideal container plant
• Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)
  
  A profusion of small, waxy, pure-white flowers on purple-tinted stems appear in April amid finely cut, deep green leaves. This dwarf, evergreen clematis requires a sunny site and protection against frosts. In all but the warmest areas of the country it's best grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse in a large patio pot.
  
  
• Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.