Clematis 'Proteus'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
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This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large, double, mauve-pink flowers that are 15cm (6") across and paler towards the centre with cream anthers. The first blooms are produced in early summer, then from midsummer it repeats with single and pale mauve flowers. 'Proteus' thrives best in full sun and is great for growing up a wall, arbor, pergola or trellis.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of pebbles. Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten