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After Plant, Climber and Flower Feed
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£8.50
Clematis Feed, 0.9kg
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£7.00
Notes
Clematis montana Elizabeth is a large, vigorous clematis that will race up any offered support or hide an ugly wall or fence. In late spring the bronze tinged foliage is covered by a mass of flowers with a distinctive sheen and gentle scent. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L (19cm
- 7.5in)
- Height and spread (approx.): 800-1200cm (26-39ft ) x 240-400cm (8-13ft ) after 2-5 years
Features
Insights
Clematis have their roots in the Far East. The first example, C. Viticella, arrived in Europe in the mid-16th century. Two centuries later, the Victorians bred numerous varieties and their popularity continues. The native climber is C. Vitalba, a familiar sight in autumn hedgerows, the fluffy seed heads explaining the traditional name: Old Man’s Beard.
Details
- Deciduous
- Fully hardy
- Flowering period: May - June
Planting
- For wall, trellis, pergola, obelisk or to grow through other plants/up trees
- Well-drained soil
- South, west facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Clematis like full sun or partial shade and moist, but well-drained soil with their roots in the shade. For this, plant the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) beneath the soil, ideally shaded by other plants.
- Alternatively layer stones on the surface of the soil, which protects the roots from the sun and from drying out.
- Group 1 for pruning.
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