Clematis 'Pink Flamingo'

alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Pink Flamingo)

Eventual height & spread

Clematis 'Pink Flamingo'

alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Pink Flamingo)

  • 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
  • £19.51 £22.95
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Clematis Pink Flamingo' is a stand-out addition to smaller gardens, adding seasonal appeal with its semi-double, pale pink flowers and lush backdrop of mid-green leaves.

Perfect for smothering unsightly walls or fences, this sought-after climber is also suitable for scrambling through strong shrubs or trees.

Offering a long period of interest with its mid- to late spring flowers, followed by highly decorative, fluffy seedheads, 'Pink Flamingo' is an easy to grow clematis that requires minimal maintenance.

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
  • Rate of growth: 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 theNo 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

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