Clematis florida var. normalis Pistachio

Clematis florida var. normalis 'Pistachio' is a deciduous vine that produces an abundance of showy, creamy white flowers adorned with a slightly green central stripe to each petal and a boss of short stamens with pinkish-gray anthers. The blooms are produced from early summer to early fall. This unusual clematis has a foliage of trifoliate green leaves and is ideal for scrambling through shrubs and for containers.

• Thrives in moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. Tolerates part shade, but this clematis needs full sun from the ground up for better blooms. Ideally, Clematis prefer having their 'heads in the sun and their feet in the shade'. Keep the roots cool and shaded by other plants or add a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. Afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer areas.
• This clematis can quickly grow up to 6-8 ft. long (180-240 cm).
• Deadhead after the first wave of blooms to promote new blooms.
• This clematis belongs to the third group of Clematis – a group including Clematis which flower in late summer on growth made in that season. They should be pruned in late winter or early spring and require 'hard pruning': simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds about 1ft. (30 cm) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.