Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'
Flowers like a Jackson Pollock
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
Pre-order for delivery Early January
Pre-order for delivery Early January
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The highlights
- Stunning, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers
- Pruning group 1 - no pruning
- Full sun, hardy (H4)
- Flowers December to February
Description
- A stunning and highly distinctive climber with cream and cerise, cup-shaped cruciform flowers, and a wonderful aroma to boot!
- The eye-catching, fragrant flowers, which comprise four "paint-splattered" petals arranged in a cross, bloom between December and February, providing a welcome jolt of colour in the drab winter months
- Train this evergreen clematis up against a south-facing wall in a sheltered position, or make it the star of your patio by planting in a container with an obelisk
- Certified as one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators; this clematis and its divine scent will attract buff-tailed bumblebees in their gently humming droves
- Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, which is given to plants that showcase exceptional quality in UK growing conditions
- Pruning group 1 - an early flowering clematis that doesn't require any routine pruning
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
What To Expect
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How To Grow
Good pest and disease resistance
Occasionally affected by aphids and caterpillars; if you notice any, then they can be removed by wiping the pests off with a dampened cloth and spraying the affected area with a soapy water mix to prevent a recurrence. Reduce the risk of clematis wilt by ensuring your plants have the correct balance of nutrients. Dig in a generous amount of compost when planting, and mulch around the plant in the autumn.
Keep Moist And Water During Dry Spells
Water frequently while the plant is getting established, and always keep moist.
Full sun to partial shade
Clematis vines like full sun, aiming for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Their roots and base, by contrast, prefer shady conditions to keep cool - use gravel, mulch, ground cover plants or a shade cloth to achieve this.
Any moist, well-drained soil
Clematis will grow well in any soil type providing it is moist and well drained. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, mix in some fine gravel or perlite when planting, to help with drainage.
Feed every spring
Feed at least once annually, and up to 2-3 times a year, with potassium rich fertiliser or rose feed to encourage better flower growth.
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
Cheltenham
Meet Mollie
Climbers grown by specialists at the height of their game
What does it take to grow the strongest and best climbing plants in the show tent? Organic fertilisers, natural pest control and years of dedication from Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire. Professionally pruned and checked by hand, they’re guaranteed to put on a gold standard display in your garden, too.
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