{"product_id":"clematis-miss-bateman","title":"Clematis 'Miss Bateman'","description":"\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Miss Bateman' is an early large-flowered clematis with clean white, star-shaped blooms and a long season when it’s settled in. It climbs by wrapping leaf stalks around supports, so a trellis, wires, or an obelisk is suitable. A support with plenty of tie points keeps stems spread out and flowering more evenly. The main flush arrives in late spring or early summer, with further flowers later on new growth if the plant has moisture and the pruning timing is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt usually reaches around 2 to 3 m tall with a relatively narrow footprint, making it a strong choice for fences, pergola posts, and wall supports where you want flowers at eye level. If stems are left to race straight up, flowers sit higher and the lower part can look bare. Training sideways early spreads bloom across the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClematis 'Miss Bateman' - flowering, habit, and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e large white blooms with contrasting darker stamens; main show in late spring with repeats later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 200 to 300 cm tall, about 80 to 120 cm wide when trained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous climber; stems need tying in while soft to spread the plant evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight, shelter, and soil that suit Clematis 'Miss Bateman'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun to partial shade does well. In hotter, reflective spots, a bit of shade can keep white flowers looking fresher for longer. The key is the root zone: it performs best in soil that stays evenly moist but drains freely, especially through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade. In strong wind, containers dry fast and soft shoots can be torn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, humus-rich soil with good structure - moisture-retentive, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your soil sits wet in winter, raise the planting slightly and improve structure before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and first-season establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall the support first, then plant the crown 5 to 10 cm deeper than the nursery level. That depth helps the plant re-shoot if a stem is lost later. Water in deeply, mulch lightly, and keep moisture consistent while roots spread beyond the planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant slightly deeper than pot level to protect the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the full root depth, then allow the soil to drain; shallow watering keeps stress cycles going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e a thin organic layer keeps roots cooler and slows drying; keep it off the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning Clematis 'Miss Bateman' (group 2)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is in pruning group 2: it flowers first on last year’s wood and then again on new shoots. In late winter or early spring, remove dead or weak growth and shorten the remaining stems to strong buds. After the first flush, a light trim back to a strong pair of leaves helps encourage repeat flowering without sacrificing next spring’s framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProblems you’re most likely to see\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilted stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e clematis wilt can collapse individual shoots; cut back to healthy tissue and keep the base steady and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFew flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually drought swings, wrong-time pruning, or a plant that never established properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetal damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e earwigs, slugs, and snails can chew buds and flowers - check at dusk and reduce damp hiding places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowdery mildew:\u003c\/strong\u003e often shows after heat or dryness stress; deeper watering and better airflow reduce it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClematis 'Miss Bateman' in containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows well in a large pot with a free-draining, moisture-holding mix. Containers dry faster and heat up. Beds, so water thoroughly during growth spurts and flowering, and keep winter drainage clear so the crown isn’t sitting cold and wet plays a smaller role once the basics are in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant","offer_id":61482598793546,"sku":"MM-MEC-0821","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Plants","offer_id":61588971028810,"sku":"MM-MEC-0822","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/clematis-miss-bateman-plant-03.webp?v=1776359442","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/clematis-miss-bateman","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}