This unique Japanese cultivar boasts interesting colour and form and has a very vigorous habit. Clematis florida ‘Manju’ produces an abundance of pale green blooms which mature to creamy-green and measure 4-6cm across. These graceful flowers have multiple layers of petals to create a central pompom which is surrounded by wider petals. A fast-growing variety that is perfect for covering fences, walls and trellis from June to September. Clematis florida ‘Manju’ looks very elegant but is completely hardy, low maintenance and easy to prune- simply cut back the stems to just above ground level every year.Pruning group 3. Height: 4.5m (14.7ft). Spread: 1.5m (5ft).
Growing Information
Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3″) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.
