Clematis Issey ('Evipo081') (PBR)
clematis (group 3)
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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
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Flowering from late spring to early summer and again in late summer to early autumn, 'Issey' has intensely coloured, bright red blooms with a yellow centre and flowers prolifically from old and new wood. The late summer and early autumn flowers are smaller in size but are produced very freely giving a mass of flowers. bred with a compact habit, this clematis is ideal for growing in a pot or container on the patio, or scrambling over a host plant in the border.
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. In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant - again avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten