Clematis Tranquilité ('Evipo111') (PBR) (Boulevard Series)
clematis (group 3)
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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 or partial shade
- Soil:Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: May to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Pale mauve-blue six-petalled flowers with a white central bar and crimped margins bloom from early to mid-summer, and again in late summer to early autumn. Free-flowering and compact, ‘Tranquilité’ is great for the smaller garden, or a modest wigwam of canes, to lend colourful height in a small border or large pot where its subtle flowers will illuminate a partially shaded spot.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where that the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles. 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