Clematis Spiky ('Zospi') (PBR)
clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis macropetala Spike)
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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: Moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Bursting with charm, ‘Spiky’ stands as a deciduous clematis adorned with mid-green, pinnate leaves, divided into toothed leaflets. Its nodding, bell-shaped, semi-double flowers in vibrant violet-blue hues, characterised by long, slender, pointed tepals, grace the garden from mid to late spring and resembling a mesmerising firework display. These strong climbing plants showcase their splendour in pots and containers, blooming prolifically, and also transitioning to attractive seed heads later in the year.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these clematis in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of pebbles. 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.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten