Clematis integrifolia

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Borders, Containers, Pot Plants, Rockeries
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 36 inches

Description

A delightful dwarf, border Clematis in a mixture of marine blue and rich rose, 2in flowers. Erect in habit with often upward facing blooms. Makes a good container plant too. Poisonous

Sowing Instructions

Sow from February to July just covering the seed .with compost. Use good seed compost which is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 21-40 days at 18-24C (65-75F). If no germination after 3-4 weeks place in a refrigerator, and leave at 3-5C (37-47F) for 2-4 weeks, then return to warmth. Inspect regularly while in the fridge and remove immediately if they start to germinate. Seed sown early will often flower the same season.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Later plant out 30cm (12in) apart into moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade.