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plant has an interesting history. Its parents are Clematis
marmoraria (from the ‘marble mountains’ in New
Zealand), and C. paniculata (the NZ native
puawhananga). It arose in 1983 from a batch of seed sent
by Joe Cartmann of Christchurch to Henry and Margaret
Taylor, and was named Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe' by
them. Native New Zealand clematis are dioecious
being either male or female. 'Joe' is a male, thus never
sets seed and must be propagated vegetatively. |
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| Jean & I have been growing this particular plant in this
container (earthenware) for at least 10 years. At first we did not
prune it and grew it over a wire frame, but now we set it on a step and
allow it to tumble down. It remains outdoors over the winter
and flowers profusely in March & April. We now prune lightly
after flowering and feed it to encourage new growth from the base -
these branches then flower the following year. It prefers a
sunny position in the shelter of the conservatory. |
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