Clematis Avant-garde ('Evipo033') (PBR)
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Avant Garde)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large, plum-coloured double blooms, each with a paler, frilly-looking eye first appear in midsummer, but repeat well until early to mid-autumn (although later flowers may not be fully double). Noted for its vigour and strength, but well behaved enough not to take over the entire garden. Ideal for larger-sized arches. - Garden care: 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, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten