A variety of clematis tangutica, 'Little Lemons' is a compact plant with a neat, bushy habit and nodding, bright-lemon flowers. Flowering from May to September this dwarf clematis has been bred to be less sprawling than other varieties, so is perfect for growing in a pot or basket, where it makes a really unusual and visually stunning statement. When not in flower, its bright green foliage makes the perfect foil for its fluffy seed heads (commonly known as old man's beard), extending its season of interest into the autumn. An award-winning clematis, it's the perfect plant for those new to gardening - 'Little Lemons' is very easy to grow and look after, just needing a swift haircut to six inches above ground level in spring. It's very hardy too, so doesn't need to be cosseted over winter - you can just leave it alone. Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready for immediate planting. Plants will grow to around 45cm (18in).
Blooming Fast Clematis Feed is a balanced feed which promotes the growth and flowering of clematis and other climbing plants such as honeysuckle, trachelospermum, passion flowers and ivies.The feed is rich in natural nutrients, including potassium, to encourage strong, healthy growth and promotes more flowers and vibrant blooms.Tips for growing:Clematis are best planted in humus-rich soil and will benefit from shade to protect roots.Plant out Clematis 15cm (6 in) deeper than the level they were at in the original pot. This will help prevent wilt.Avoid fertiliser contact with leaves and stems during application.Water each plant thoroughly after application.Directions for use:NB one small gloved handful contains approx. 30gNew Plants(Apply when growth is strong).Spread 35-50g of Clematis Feed evenly around the plant base.Ensure newly planted Clematis are well watered during dry weather.If the soil is dry, plants should be watered in.Established Plants(Apply in March. Repeat every 3 months during the growing season).Spread 35-50g of Clematis Feed evenly around the plant base. Work into the soil and water thoroughly.Safety: Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Wash hands after use. Store in a cool, dry place with the pack securely closed.
It's incredible but true... these compact beauties really will produce a tower of striking star-shapes blooms continuously for 6 months - every year. The BOULEVARD(R) series of patio clematis has been bred specifically for a compact growing habit and a precocious flowering nature. This specially selected collection will captivate all summer long with large, blousy blooms and repeat-flowering. They are perfect for growing in small spaces, in pots and containers, so are ideal for modern gardens where space may be limited. The plants will never get out of hand and reach a mature height of around 1-1.5m (3-5ft), and as they flower all along the stem from the leaf axils, these splendid clematis are covered in blooms right from top to toe! In this collection you will receive: 1 x Clematis Patio 'Pompeii' Boulevard - Delightful pastel pink flowers that bloom from the ground upwards, they appear in the spring and last until late autumn, providing you with an incredibly long and beautilful flowering season. 1 x Clematis Patio 'Olympia' Boulevard - This compact clematis blooms all the way along its stems, resulting in a proliferation of large, rich purple-blue flowers from the ground upwards all summer and into late autumn. Makes a beautiful feature of fences, trellises, and arches and is especially effective in containers. 1 x Clematis Patio 'Samaritan Jo' Boulevard - With pretty silvery-pink star-shaped flowers outlined with a delicate tracery of light purple, the blooms are further accentuated with a beautiful crown of purple stamens topped with the clearest golden yellow - a real sight to behold. These gorgeous clematis are robust, hardy and easy to grow with vigorous re-growth every spring. They will only require a small amount of annual maintenance. Just cut all the stems back to 15cm (6in) in February - March. Supplied as a collection of 3 x established plants in 10.5cm pots, ready for planting.
Clematis ?Advent Bells? is an exciting cross between C. napaulensis x C. cirrhosa ?Freckles?. This new hybrid combines the best features of both its parents ? an evergreen, winter flowering Clematis with superb vigour and hardiness to -10C (14F).
Although Clematis are best known for being climbing plants, this variety, a Clematis integrifolia hybrid, is content to grow in sunny borders or over steep banks rather than up a trellis. The flowers of Clematis 'Alionushka' are also unusual, forming attractive, bell shapes rather than the usual star pattern. However, their colour is just as bright as that of other Old Man's Beards; when the hardy perennial blooms in June, July, August and September, the mauve tone of its petals is sure to turn heads. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 3.
Clematis 'Apollonia' is a great addition to containers, grown against a trellis, for its white blooms look lovely alongside other Old Man's Beards as well as colourful Jasmines and Roses. This hardy shrub has a particularly compact habit, making it easy to maintain when placed in sunlight or semi-shade. It could also be grown up a fence or a low wall, making for a traditional yet versatile cottage garden plant. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 2.
Integrifolia Clemitases are hybrids that, instead of climbing up fences and trellises, spread horizontally in borders to give dense, weed-proof ground cover. Alternatively, Clematis 'Arabella' can be planted on top of a wall or steep slope, where it will cascade downwards. This spectacle will look particularly impressive in the summer and early autumn, when the hardy perennial's exotic, purple and white flowers are in bloom. Old Man's Beard plants need plenty of light, so are best suited to sunny or partially shady areas of the garden. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 3.
Most Old Man's Beard plants boast impressive flowers, but Clematis 'Asao' offers unique, two-tone, pink blooms of up to 13cm (5) wide. Their petals unfurl in May, revealing contrasting, yellow stamens. Provided the hardy shrub is grown in sunlight or partial shade up a wall, on a trellis or in a patio container, it will produce a second flush of flowers in the early autumn. The plant is therefore sure to brighten up any cottage garden throughout the season. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 2.
In June, July, August and September, this Old Man's Beard's bright purple and red flowers will catch your eye as soon as you step into your cottage garden. Clematis 'Ashva' is a climbing plant that thrives in the sunlight, so is best grown up a south facing wall, fence or trellis. Once its blooms die off, the hardy shrub can be pruned ready to begin its next colourful season the following spring. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 3.
Clematis is a glorious climber that can be relied upon to turn heads and this beautiful variety is no exception. Clematis 'Blekitny Aniol' or 'Blue Angel' is aptly named as the delicate pastel blue flowers have graceful frilled petal edges that will catch the slightest breeze to give an ethereal quality to the plant. The flowers are in full bloom from June until September and it's happiest in partial shade. You are sure to have a wall, fence, trellis or even container that is the perfect backdrop for this angelic plant. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Wow! Here's a real show-stopping clematis with tons of fantastic big blue violet flowers ? they're 12-14cm (5-6in) across! You'll only believe it when you see it. Outer petals are decorated with a pretty pink blush on their tips to prompt further amazement at this truly spectacular and energetic climber.