Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem'
clematis (group 1)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £39.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: December to February
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem' is a stunning, winter-flowering climber, that will add colour and charm over several of the darkest months of the year.
Forming against the backdrop of leathery green leaves, a succession of rich claret coloured, bell-shaped flowers unfurl from bud, each revealing a contrasting boss of golgen yellow stamens.
The seedheads that follow are also attractive, and help create a prolonged seasonal display in a sheltered position.
Forming against the backdrop of leathery green leaves, a succession of rich claret coloured, bell-shaped flowers unfurl from bud, each revealing a contrasting boss of golgen yellow stamens.
The seedheads that follow are also attractive, and help create a prolonged seasonal display in a sheltered position.
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.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with
Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
£34.39
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