Clematis Margaret Hunt
Clematis Margaret Hunt
Clematis Margaret Hunt
Clematis patens Margaret Hunt
Early Large-flowered Clematis
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Description
Clematis Margaret Hunt is a lovely variety whose large flowers stand out with a very bright mauve pink colour, adorned with pleasantly contrasting crimson stamens. They bloom abundantly in spring, and again at the end of summer, transforming any support into a floral curtain. This small climber can be planted in the garden, or a large pot on the terrace or balcony.
The Clematis genus belongs to the ranunculaceae family. 'Margaret Hunt' is a horticultural variety obtained in England in 1960. It is derived in particular from Clematis patens, a woody clematis native to low-altitude forests in the northern Japanese islands. It belongs to the group of clematis that flower twice. The first flowering appears in spring, in May-June, on the previous year's shoots, then the second in September on the current year's shoots. It is a woody perennial climber that will reach approximately 3m (10ft) high, with a spread of about 1m². Every spring, numerous shoots emerge from its base.
This clematis bears flowers with a diameter of 12 to 14cm (5 to 6in), which are single and composed of 6 petal-shaped leaves, tapering at the base and slightly wavy at the edges. Their pastel colour varies from rosy mauve to lavender pink, and they have a cluster of crimson-purple anthered stamens. The flowers are solitary or grouped in cymes. The leaves are either simple or trifoliate, dark green, and strongly veined. This clematis clings to its support or host plant using petioles transformed into tendrils. The deciduous foliage dries up and falls in autumn.
Plant clematis alongside your climbing roses or vines to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. Let 'Margaret Hunt' climb on dwarf conifers, bamboo, or Mexican orange trees to bring their beautiful foliage to life twice a year. This is a genus rich in diversity, with flowers of all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Margaret Hunt' will also thrive in a beautiful container on a balcony or next to an entrance door.
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Botanical data
Clematis
patens
Margaret Hunt
Ranunculaceae
Early Large-flowered Clematis
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Clematis 'Margaret Hunt' 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 can wilt in overly wet soil.
Plant your clematis by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in an area of well-dug soil of 20 cm (8in), lightened with good compost. Water regularly during the first few weeks, but be careful of stagnant water which can cause collar rot. Cover the base of climbing clematis with a small mound of soil to reduce the risk of clematis wilt, while promoting vigorous new shoots from the base. 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 can grip onto support by itself. Clematis also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants.
This variety blooms on the previous year's growth, so lightly prune it in March (a simple cleaning is sufficient). After the spring flowering, cut back half of all the branches to encourage strong branching and the formation of new shoots that will produce a second flowering during summer. It is possible to prune the clematis to 60 cm (24in) from the ground. Only prune severely to rejuvenate your clematis every 4 or 5 years. Clematis can be attacked by voles and caterpillars that devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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