Miss Bateman Clematis Plants are prolific producers of creamy white flowers with wine-red anthers that measure 6-inches in diameter. It is one of the earliest blooming varieties and keeps flowering all the way till fall. Clematis require moist soils to grow well. In northern gardens the do best in full sun but prefer lightly shaded areas in southern gardens. Deer seldom bother clematis.
Common Names: Leatherflower, Traveler’s Joy
Clematis Companion Plants: Dahlia, Phlox, Salvia
Miss Bateman Clematis Plant Care Instructions: Plants do best with a climbing support and with a few inches of mulch to keep their roots cool. This variety blooms on both old wood and new, so pruning is not necessary unless you want to shape the plant. Any shaping should be done in late winter.
