Clematis 'Frankie'
alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Frankie)
Clematis ‘Frankie’, an RHS award-winning cultivar, offers charm with its broad, bell-shaped flowers in shades of light to mid-blue that appear in early spring. Its mid-green leaves create a fresh backdrop for the soft blue blooms, making it a standout choice for brightening north or east-facing walls.
After flowering, ‘Frankie’ produces fluffy seed heads that add decorative appeal, catching the sunlight beautifully and extending its visual interest well into the season. This clematis is an ideal choice for bringing early colour and texture to shadier garden spots.
How to care for Clematis Frankie:
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
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.
No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds.
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch 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:
Eventual spread:
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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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
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