Winter flowering clematis collection
Brighten up the coldest months with the Winter Flowering Clematis Collection—a trio of stunning, evergreen climbers that bring colour and fragrance to your garden from winter through early spring. Featuring bell-shaped, creamy blooms speckled with reddish-brown spots, a delightful winter surprise of white flowers, and fragrant nodding blossoms, this collection offers a truly unique winter display.
Perfect for adding interest to doorways, fences, or containers, these hardy climbers will thrive in sheltered spots and reward you with long-lasting beauty during the darker months.
This climbers in this collection are semi-evergreen, and (unlike most plants) they're dormant in summer. Therefore they can lose some or all of their leaves in the warmer months, but then fresh new foliage appears again in autumn.
Perfect for adding interest to doorways, fences, or containers, these hardy climbers will thrive in sheltered spots and reward you with long-lasting beauty during the darker months.
This climbers in this collection are semi-evergreen, and (unlike most plants) they're dormant in summer. Therefore they can lose some or all of their leaves in the warmer months, but then fresh new foliage appears again in autumn.
How to care for Winter flowering clematis collection:
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 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.
Looking at their best in autumn, winter and spring, these clematis can have a natural dormant period in summer where the leaves sometimes turn brown.
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 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.
Looking at their best in autumn, winter and spring, these clematis can have a natural dormant period in summer where the leaves sometimes turn brown.
What's included:
The collection contains one each of the plants listed below, each in a 9cm pot.
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles': Boasting scented, bell-like, cream winter flowers heavily speckled inside with reddish-brown spots Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' is an award-winning, striking evergreen climber. Grows to 4m.
Clematis 'Christmas Surprise': A winter-flowering clematis known for its creamy, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from early-to-late winter, typically December through to February, covering the festive period. These blooms stand out beautifully against its lance-shaped, deep green foliage, adding subtle colour and fragrance to the garden in the darker months. Grows to 2.5m.
Clematis 'Jingle Bells': The large, nodding, creamy white flowers appear from winter to early spring and are followed by attractive seedheads. This charming evergreen climber is ideal for training around a doorway in a sunny, south or west facing, sheltered location, where the delicately scented blooms can be appreciated. Also suitable for growing in a container. Grows to 5m.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This climber is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
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Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
