Eventual height & spread
Clematis 'Constance'
alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Constance)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £29.99
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- 9cm pot | 30cm cane
- £14.99
- available to order from summer
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Clematis 'Constance' is a deciduous, alpine clematis admired for its semi-double, deep purplish-red, bell-shaped flowers, which bloom abundantly in late spring, often with a second, smaller flush in summer. The blooms give way to fluffy, ornamental seedheads that add visual interest through summer, while the mid-green leaves, divided into 3 leaflets with serrated leaf margins, provide a fresh, natural backdrop.
This particularly free-flowering, RHS award-winning cultivar is well-suited for covering a north- or east-facing wall, making it a versatile choice for gardens needing colour and texture in shadier spots. Thriving in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil, ‘Constance’ brings a unique charm and reliable flowering habit to any garden.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
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.
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.
No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to 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)
£42.99
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