Clematis 'Albina Plena'
clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis macropetala alba pleno)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May, often again in June and July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Emerging with a lilac blush before opening to semi-double white petals on short reddish-green stems, 'Albina Plena' is a beautiful, woody-based deciduous clematis with dark-green leaves whose bell-shaped, nodding blooms 5cm (2”) across are followed by silky seed heads. A cottage garden classic renowned for its vigorous growth and stunning flower display. - Garden care: No 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.