Clematis Duchess of Cornwall ('Evipo118') (PBR)

late large flowered clematis (group 3)

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Clematis Duchess of Cornwall ('Evipo118') (PBR)

late large flowered clematis (group 3)

  • 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
  • £34.99
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Flowering period: July to November
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


This compact clematis is ideal for pots, but it could also be used to meander throught the front of a mixed border. Its yellow-eyed flowers appear repeatedly from midsummer to well into autumn, and initially the tepals tend to be violet-blue in colour. As the summer heat intensifies, so does their colouring, and it starts to produce flowers, which initially are a deeper shade of purple, but take on a bluish tone as they age.


  • Garden care:
    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.

    Choose a spot with well-drained, fertile soil and ensure the location receives plenty of sunlight—at least 6 hours a day—for optimal flowering.

    However, they prefer their roots to be cool and shaded, so plant low-growing plants or add a layer of mulch of well-rotted compost around the base, avoiding the immediate crown.

    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.
    • Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten

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