Eventual height & spread
Clematis 'Bredon Blue'
alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Breddon Blue)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £23.99 £29.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May, often again in June and July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A vigorous climber with masses of indigo-blue bell-shaped flowers with pale, lime-green to yellow centres, which appear from spring. An early Clematis, ‘Bredon Blue’ is followed in summer by intriguing, fluffy seed heads.
Low maintenance, with only a light trim after flowering needed to shape the plant, new shoots arise later in the year with the possibility of repeat-flowering. Preferring a moist and shady base to the planting location (like most Clematis), this variety is also tolerant of coastal conditions as well as being suitable for large container pots.
Low maintenance, with only a light trim after flowering needed to shape the plant, new shoots arise later in the year with the possibility of repeat-flowering. Preferring a moist and shady base to the planting location (like most Clematis), this variety is also tolerant of coastal conditions as well as being suitable for large container pots.
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 of pebbles.
No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds.
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds.
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
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