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Clematis Picotee

Clematis patens Picotee
Early Large-flowered Clematis, Anemone Clematis

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The plant arrived completely damaged by the carrier. The box clearly has been turned in all directions. Broken branches, roots almost without soil... I did my best, saving at least a tiny shoot, which managed to grow a little before disappearing, greatly helped in this by elusive slugs and/or snails. Now, several months later, I continue to keep the soil moist and await next spring to see if the plant has remained alive or not. Hope is slim but you never know...

Daniel, 26/08/2024

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A new and rare variety of small climbing plant. Perpetual spring and late summer flowering, with large semi-double bicolour flowers 12cm (5in) in diameter. The white with a pink-red border gives the flower a hypnotic charm. Its modest size and floribundity make this clematis an ideal small climber for a pot.  
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

Clematis 'Picotee' is a new and rare, floriferous variety which flowers in spring and again in late summer. Its large bicolour stars measure 12cm (5in) in diameter. Their white petals are edged with pink-red overlap, giving the flower a unique charm and a somewhat hypnotic appearance. Its modest size and floribundity make this clematis a perfect small climber for a pot. To be grown in full sun, in well-drained soil.

 

 

 

The Clematis genus belongs to the buttercup family. 'Picotee' is a horticultural variety derived from Clematis patens, a woody clematis native to Japan. It belongs to the group that flower in spring on the previous year's shoots, with a second flowering in late summer on the current year's shoots. It is a woody climbing perennial plant with short stems, reaching 1.50 to 2 metres (5 to 7 feet) high, with a spread of 1m². Lots of new stems emerge from its base in spring.

 

This clematis bears patens-type, very large flowers, 10 to 14 cm (4 to 6in) in diameter, first in May-June in a semi-double form with 8 petals, then again in late summer generally in the form of single, open corollas, where the 6 petals overlap. The pale pink, almost white, star-shaped flowers are solitary or grouped in clusters and edged with pink-red with a yellow stamen heart. The deciduous leaves are simple, dark green, with irregularly toothed edges. This clematis clings to support or host plant using tendrils.

 



Plant your clematis alongside climbing roses to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. It is a diverse genus, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. The exquisite 'Picotee' variety, thanks to its relatively modest size, will be perfectly happy in a pot on a balcony or next to an entrance door over a small bamboo structure, to welcome visitors with its unique-coloured flowering.

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Clematis Picotee (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis Picotee (Foliage) Foliage
Clematis Picotee (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June, August to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 12 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

patens

Cultivar

Picotee

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early Large-flowered Clematis, Anemone Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference813201

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Planting and care

Preferably plant 'Picotee' in the sun, in a fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, shading the roots and base of the stem (with a flat tile for example). Herbaceous species prefer full sun and die in overly wet soil.

Plant by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in a 20 cm (8in) area of soil, lightened with good compost. During the first few weeks, water regularly but be careful of stagnant water, as it can cause collar rot. Cover the base of climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, reducing the risk of clematis wilt while promoting new vigorous shoots from the crown. After planting, prune the stems of deciduous climbing clematis to about 30 cm (12in) above a nice pair of buds. Mulch in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without crushing them, until the plant self-clings. Clematis also like to grow on neighbouring plants.

This variety flowers on the previous year's growth, so prune lightly in March (a simple tidy is sufficient). After spring flowering, cut back all the branches by half to encourage branching and new shoots that will produce a second flowering in late summer. You can prune the clematis to 60 cm (24in) from the ground. Only prune severely to rejuvenate your clematis every 4 or 5 years. Voles can attack clematis and eat the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
Type of support Arbour, Arch, Pergola, Tree, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, light, and fertile

Care

Pruning instructions This clematis flowers on last year's shoots, so in March a simple tidy-up is sufficient. After the first flowering, prune back all the branches by half to encourage branching and stimulate a second flowering. Only prune severely to rejuvenate your clematis every 4 or 5 years.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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