Clematis 'Maria Therese'

Clematis Maria Therese is a new selection from New Zealand. It has very large, white flowers with a bold pink or raspberry bar and yellow stamens. Early, Large Flowered Type. Sorensen, New Zealand 2000. This is a Group 2 (B) Clematis, which means it begins flowering in early summer from last year's growth as well as flowering later on short canes from new growth. While pruning is not necessary, it can be used to shape the plant and encourage more flowers on new growth. These can be pruned in spring before new growth begins for a more floriferous show later in the summer or pruned after spring flowering so that the earlier show of larger, but fewer flowers can be enjoyed. Look for fat, healthy buds on sturdy branches, about a third down from the top and cut just above these healthiest buds. Remove dead or damaged branches any time.