Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £22.95
- shipped within 2 weeks
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‘Duchess of Edinburgh' is a deciduous climber featuring mid-green ovate leaves and producing large, double, white flowers with occasional green tinges in early summer, popular with floral arrangers. These can measure up to 13cm (5in) across making this sublime and elegant clematis an excellent long season companion for climbing roses, shrubs, or trees.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: May to June and occasionally September
- 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. 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 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 allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten
