Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
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This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: May to June and occasionally September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
‘Duchess of Edinburgh' is a deciduous climber featuring mid-green ovate leaves and producing large, double, white flowers with occasional green tinges in early summer, popular with floral arrangers. These can measure up to 13cm (5in) across making this sublime and elegant clematis an excellent long season companion for climbing roses, shrubs, or trees.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of pebbles. Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
- Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten