Clematis 'Tie Dye'
late large flowered clematis (group 3)
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: July to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Bred from C. jackmanii, the violet-blue flowers of this unusual form are liberally splashed and streaked with palest mauve. Each petal too has a slightly ruffled and bumpy surface, which further adds to the appeal. 'Tye Die' provides an interesting contrast to other Clematis with a solid mauve, purple or white colouring, or can be teamed up with a pink climbing rose.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where that the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or 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 - again avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Clematis 'Étoile Violette'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Etoile Violette)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Arabella'
clematis (group 3)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Romantika'
late large flowered clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis Romantica)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Black Prince'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Black Prince)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane