A compact, deciduous climber, for small frames, pots or scrambling through leggy plants to add a splash of colour and mid-green foliage backdrop. The single flowers, up to 15cm in width, are purple with reddish central stripes and purple-tipped, white stamens that would make a romantic and complimentary trio with climbing roses ‘Goldfinch’ and ‘Pippin'.
How to care for Clematis Edda ('Evipo074') (PBR) (Boulevard Series):
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
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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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.
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Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten