{"product_id":"snowflake-clematis-clematis-montana-snowflake","title":"Snowflake Clematis - Clematis montana 'Snowflake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Clematis (\u003cem\u003eClematis montana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snowflake') is a vigorous deciduous climber that grows 5 to 8m and is smothered in pure white, four-petalled flowers in mid spring. It is the clematis to choose when there is something large to cover: a long fence, a pergola or a shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmothered in white.\u003c\/strong\u003e For several weeks in mid spring the flowers are so thick that the stems and leaves all but disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers big structures.\u003c\/strong\u003e With 5 to 8m of growth, a single plant can clothe a pergola or the side of a shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a mountain plant by origin and cold winters suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs no routine pruning, only a trim after flowering if it has grown too large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades a pergola in summer and lets the light through in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and verandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one at a post and train the main stems up and across. One plant is usually enough for a domestic pergola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong fences.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 3 to 4m apart on a fence fitted with wires or mesh. The leaf stalks twist around thin supports to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheds and tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the quickest ways to hide a plain shed, garage wall or water tank, given wires to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snowflake Clematis in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or part shade with the roots kept cool and shaded. It is a plant for cool temperate and warm temperate climates and is frost hardy. It performs poorly in the humid subtropics and tropics, where it lacks the winter chill it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moist, well-drained soil improved with compost. Mulch thickly over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through spring and summer, especially in its first two years, and do not let it dry out in hot weather. Feed in early spring and again after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers on old wood, the growth made in the previous year. Prune straight after flowering and only if needed, to reduce size or remove tangles. Pruning in autumn or winter cuts off the coming spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Snowflake Clematis in 140mm pots in packs of 10, which suits long fence lines and larger properties. It is deciduous, so plants sent in the cooler months may arrive as bare stems. This is normal and they shoot in spring. Handle the thin stems gently, plant with the root ball shaded and tie the stems to the support to start them off. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse our climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eThe best plants to soften fences and retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly straight after flowering in spring, and only if it needs it. It flowers on the previous year's wood, so later pruning removes next year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows 5 to 8m, so match it to a structure that can carry it. It is too vigorous for a small obelisk or a short trellis panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clematis are irritant and toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":68095710331199,"sku":"CLE-MON-SNOWFL-140MM-P10","price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/snowflake-clematis-clematis-montana-snowflake.jpg?v=1794669300","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/snowflake-clematis-clematis-montana-snowflake","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}