{"product_id":"clematis-shirotaka-20cm-pot","title":"Clematis Shirotaka - 20cm Pot","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"click and collect only\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/CNC_SP_Banner.png?v=1644031012\" width=\"480\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis ‘Shirotaka’ is a compact deciduous climber producing elegant creamy white flowers with a subtle pale green central bar. The large blooms measure approximately 12 to 15cm across and appear from early spring through to autumn, providing a long season of soft, refined colour.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDeveloped by renowned Japanese breeder Hiroshi Hayakawa and introduced to Australia by Alameda Homestead Nursery in 2024, ‘Shirotaka’ grows to a manageable 1.5 to 2 metres. Its compact habit makes it particularly useful for smaller gardens, containers and climbing structures where a less vigorous Clematis is preferred.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe name ‘Shirotaka’ comes from Japanese, with ‘Shiro’ meaning white, ‘ta’ meaning many and ‘ka’ meaning flower, reflecting its abundance of white blooms.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n‘Shirotaka’ belongs to Clematis Pruning Group 2, meaning it requires only light pruning and should not be cut back hard in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1.5–2 metres high\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group 2\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPlant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the root zone cool and shaded, with consistent moisture during the growing season while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Provide a trellis, arch or other suitable structure for the stems to climb.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAs a Group 2 Clematis, prune lightly. Remove dead or weak growth as required and lightly prune after the first flowering flush to encourage fresh growth and further flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Trellises and climbing frames\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Garden arches\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Pots and containers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Courtyards and smaller gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Cottage-style gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Mixed garden borders\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- Long-season flowering\u003cbr\u003e\r\n- White and green planting schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68322074919163,"sku":"clems20","price":55.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/39663_Shirotaka-3.jpg?v=1792042808","url":"https:\/\/warranglen.com.au\/products\/clematis-shirotaka-20cm-pot","provider":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}