Clematis 'Willy'
alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Pink Willy)
Small, bell-shaped flowers that are pale pink darkening towards the base, with deeper pink undersides and cream anthers, appear on this is early-flowering clematis from April to May, and are later followed by fluffy seed-heads.
Clematis 'Willy' is a great clematis for a north or east-facing wall or trellis, and given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.
Clematis 'Willy' is a great clematis for a north or east-facing wall or trellis, and given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.
How to care for Clematis Willy:
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 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.
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:
2.5m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
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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