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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
This dwarf Clematis Bourbon (Evipo018) with its dramatically large, star-shaped flowers, was bred by the famous Raymond Evison Nurseries. The vibrant red petal margins, which shade into a dark purple, are set off by a contrasting gold centre. C. Bourbon’s restrained size makes it perfect for statement planting.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L (19cm
- 7.5in)
- Height and spread (approx.): 150cm (5ft 9in) x 90cm (3in) 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, theVictorians bred numerous varieties and their popularity continues. The native climber is C.vitalba, a familiar sight in the autumn hedgerow, the fluffy seed heads explaining the traditional name: Old Man’s Beard.
Details
- Deciduous
- Hardy
- Flowering period: June – July
Planting
- For wall, trellis, pergola, obelisk or to grow through other plants/up trees
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Exposed or 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 Raymond Evison for pruning
Glossary
In The August Garden
