Clematis 'Frances Rivis'
alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Frances Rivis)
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: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Delightful, slightly twisted, purple-blue bells form in mid- to late spring and are followed by whiskery seedheads, which cover the plant later in the year. 'Frances Rivis' is one of the best of the alpinas. It was raised by a Suffolk gardener of the same name in 1900, from seed. It blooms reliably each spring, no matter what the weather is and is perfect for a sunny trellis. It is one of the easiest clematis to look after as it needs little or no pruning - and it is also one of the toughest, so ideal for cold, exposed sites. - Garden care: Pruning is not essential but you can remove any dead or weak growth in early summer to encourage strong new growth. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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Rosa 'Madame Grégoire Staechelin'
rose Madame Grégoire Staechelin (climbing hybrid tea)
4 litre pot
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Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
beauty bush
2 litre pot
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Philadelphus 'Virginal'
mock orange
2 litre pot
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Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
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Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm