Cultivation Advice.
Large flowered clematis prefer a good quality soil with high nutrient levels and a soil which is moist but free-draining. Improve planting holes with at least 2 forkfuls of well rotted manure or garden compost and if you don't have these use a 'Soil Improver' compost. The Improvement material added should be placed under the root of the plant not around it. This encourages the roots to grow downwards and remain deep and cool during summer. If your clematis flowers in May-June(late spring), cut the dead flower heads when they have finished to encourage a second set of flowers to be produced in the late summer and autumn. Be prepared to wait for a couple of years before they will be at their best - Our saying is - 1st year = Roots, 2nd year = Shoots, 3rd year = Flowers!
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Plant Size:Plants will usually be about 45-90cm tall on delivery, this can vary depending on the time of year and variety chosen. They are grown in 3 litre containers and are 2 years Old.
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Aspect:Any Aspect
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Facing Aspect:North,South,East,West
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Flowering Months:May - June & August - September
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Average Flower Size (Inches):6.5
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Average Height (Feet):7
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Pruning:Light in Feb/March (Group 2)
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Soil Type:Moist but Good Drainage
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Hardiness Zone:H6 - Hardy - Very Cold Winter (-20C to -15C)
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Suitable for Containers:Yes
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Awards:No
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Scented:No
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Habit:Deciduous Climber
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Group:Early To Mid-Summer
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Colour:White
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Weight:1.5kg
Stunning
Delighted when I unpacked it and found flowers.....it is beautiful.
First time ordering with Thorncroft and won't be the last
Thank you.....
delivery ......As promised.what more can I say.....
B Morley
Stunning
This really is a stunner. I bought it last year, and it produced some good blooms. I pruned it in accordance with the care instructions, and this year it has put on vigorous growth and is full of blooms. Very pleased with this purchase
Excellent large healthy plant
First time I have ordered from this nursery and would not hesitate to order again. Wonderful large healthy plant, carefully packaged and arrived promptly by courier. Can’t wait for all the fat buds to open and see the plant in flower.
Fantastic plant - great company
This is the first time I have purchased from Thorncroft and I have already recommended them to my daughter- a keen gardener. The plant arrived in excellent condition, well packaged and on time by courier. Web site is easy to use and the comprehensive instructions are invaluable. I must find space for more clematis as I’m tempted to order more.