Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg'
Traveller's Joy
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Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Description
Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburg' is truly regal with loads of 4-6" double flowers of pure white on this century old heirloom vine. Large and and sprawling, it can grow up to 12'. Give it a large trellis or something to climb up on to really take advantage of its showy blooms. She will also give you a heavenly screen or foliated wall for your backyard to create unbelievable spaces and outdoor rooms. Like most Clematis, plant this in an area where its blooms and leaves are in full sun, while it's roots can be in a cool and shaded location.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Blooming
Clematis will bloom abundant flowers in the late spring followed by silvery gray seed heads.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Growth
Clematis includes species of twining leaf-climbers and woody-based herbaceous perennials, found in the N. and S. hemispheres. During the spring they do best in full sun, but do well with partial shade in summer.It is important to keep the roots and the base of the plant in the shade and never in direct sun.Climbing species are useful for covering a wall, arbor, trellis, or pergola. They can also be grown over large shrubs or small trees. Herbaceous species work great in a mixed or herbaceous border.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Planting
Clematis is usually propagated through cuttings, but most gardeners will find it much easier to skip this step and directly purchase starter plants. Plant Clematis in the spring at least 18" from any south-facing walls.For climbing species, make sure to plant the top of the root ball about 3" (8cm) below the soil surface. Provide strong support, and tie in the plants initially before they start to climb on their own.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Pest
Clematis is susceptible to Clematis wilt, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips, botrytis, and fusarium. Keeping foliage dry will help stave off disease.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Interesting facts
Clematis is divided into three prune groups. Group 1 is the early-flowering species-ones that bear flowers on the previous year's shoots in winter and early spring. Group 2 is the midseason, large-flowered cultivars that bear flowers in late spring and early summer on the previous year's growth and in mid to late summer on the current year's growth. Group 3 is the late, large flowered cultivars, small-flowered cultivars, and late-flowering species, that bear flowers in summer and into early fall on the current year's shoots.
Traveller's Joy (Clematis x 'Duchess of Edinburg') - Soil and irrigation
Clematis plants prefer porous soil that is well-drained and slightly acidic. Maintain a pH between 5.8 and 6.5: any higher and the plant is susceptible to yellowing.Provide plants with a late winter mulch of compost or well-rotted manure, but avoid the crown when doing so.
