Clematis Happy Birthday ('Zohapbi') (PBR)
late large flowered clematis (group 3)
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: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
From midsummer to autumn, a succession of deep purple flowers emerge from silvery buds, gradually fading and taking on a softer, bluish flush as they mature. When both new and old flowers are present on the plant it creates an attractive two-tone effect, which adds greater interest to the overall effect. It looks wonderful scrambling over an obelisk or arch and as it has a relatively compact habit, it is well suited to growing in a large pot. - 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
Goes well with...
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue'
Californian lilac
2 litre pot
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Rosa 'Charles de Mills'
rose Charles de Mills (gallica)
4 litre pot
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Clematis 'Abundance'
clematis (group 3) ( syn. Clematis viticella Abundance)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
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Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm