Botanical profile

Clematis 'Samaritan Jo'

Latin name
Clematis ‘Samaritan Jo’
Common name
Clematis 'Samaritan Jo'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Ranunculaceae

Clematis 'Samaritan Jo' is a refined ornamental climbing plant, prized for its variegated foliage and delicate blooms. Its green leaves with white margins provide constant visual interest, even when not in bloom. From late spring to summer, it produces large, star-shaped, pinkish-white flowers with a deeper center, creating a soft and elegant contrast. Its moderate habit makes it ideal for small trellises or container cultivation. It prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil and a sunny to semi-shaded exposure.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Moderate in spring
Soil type
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-34 °C (-29 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring to summer
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Ornamental feathery achenes
Foliage color
Green variegated with white
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing plant
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6.6 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate

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