Clematis 'Arabella'
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: fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Masses of small, deep mauve-blue flowers that fade to light blue are produced from July to September. This semi-herbaceous clematis is a non-clinging variety so is perfect for scrambling through shrubs in the border. It's a small clematis and is ideal for growing in pots on the patio where it can grow up small supports, such as an obelisk. - Garden care: 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, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Clematis 'Abundance'
clematis (group 3) ( syn. Clematis viticella Abundance)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Royal Velours'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Royal Velours)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Fleur de lys obelisk - black
1.3m
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Pot obelisk - gunmetal grey
Ø37.5 × H159cm
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Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g