Clematis 'Royal Velours' (Clematis (Group 3))

£12.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: July to September
Flower colour: velvety-purple
Other features: N/AHardiness: fully hardy
Masses of dramatic, dark velvety-purple flowers from July to September and mid-green leaves. This vigorous clematis looks stunning grown through plants with pale, silvery-grey or variegated foliage. Ideal for training through a strong tree or shrub in full sun or partial shade it is resistant to clematis-wilt and stands up well to wind.Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.

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