Clematis 'Little Nell'

clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Little Nell)

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Clematis 'Little Nell'

clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Little Nell)

  • 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
  • £22.79
  • available to order from spring
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  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: Full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Fast
  • Flowering period: May to July and August to September
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy


A vigorous and disease resilient viticella Clematis, 'Little Nell' presents semi-nodding clusters of small, 5-7cm (2-3in) creamy-white flowers, elegantly adorned with delicate pale mauve-pink margins and make an excellent companion for roses. This strong-growing, late flowering climber with pinnate dark green leaves offers a delightful display of these delicate flowers from midsummer to early autumn.


  • Garden care:
    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. 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

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