Showy deciduous to semi-deciduous garden hybrids prized for their large, flat, saucer-shaped blooms in jewel tones of purple, blue, pink and white. They reward a cool root run with shade and sun on top.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 3 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Large-flowered Clematis
Botanically, Clematis hybrid is a moderate-growing climber in the Ranunculaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with semi-deciduous foliage. Purple, blue, pink and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Large-flowered Clematis
Large-flowered Clematis suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Large-flowered Clematis does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Large-flowered Clematis is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Large-flowered Clematis after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Large-flowered Clematis in the garden
Large-flowered Clematis earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Large-flowered Clematis with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew. It is thornless and easy to handle.
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