Clematis Abilene 3 Litre

This group 3 Clematis is compact, low maintenance climber rewards you with an abundance of rich mauve flowers that emerge from July through to September. A group 3 means that this Clematis flowers late in the summer upon new growth (like roses) and therefore should be pruned back to the base to avoid any woody stems promoting strong new growth with more flowers. Although sounding like a lot of work Clematis offer a easy to maintain personality, Dying back in autumn to re-emerge in the spring climbing up any wall, trellis or over an archway. Clematis Abilene is a dwarf variety and only grows to about eye level in either a full sun position or in partial shady areas in a well-drained soil to prevent any root rot. If you have a very hot spot in your garden, then we advise planting deeper that usual as Clematis prefer keeping their roots cool. This clematis should reach a potential height of 1.2m with a spread of 50cm.

• 3 Litre pot
• Minimal maintenance required
• Keep roots cool
• Potential height 1.2m
• Potential spread 50cm