Clematis integrifolia
clematis (group 3)
Blossoming with elegance, Clematis integrifolia graces the garden with its charming, nodding mid-blue flowers with slightly twisted sepals encasing creamy-white anthers. This deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous beauty blooms prolifically, and with a slight scent, from midsummer to early autumn, followed by the emergence of feathery, silvery seedheads. Grow it in the border scrambling through roses and other shrubs, or as a mounding ‘semi-climber’ for obelisks in patio pots.
How to care for Clematis integrifolia:
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 are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where that the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles. This clematis is herbaceous and will die back during the spring - remove spent stems and foliage to the ground in February, and apply a thick layer of mulch to suppress weeds, feed the soil, and keep the root area moist and cool for the growing season ahead.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
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
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
£24.95
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