The following varieties are suitable for the garden. They are reliable, easy to grow and multi-blooming, usually over a long period.
The Guernsey Clematis Nursery has bred and introduced these varieties over a few years. They have proved to be a good addition to any garden.
Compact, free flowering over a long period, with a flower size of approximately 4” or 10cm. Particularly suitable for growing in containers and will re-flower year after year.
Giselle is an unusual multi-flowering Clematis with 6 pointed dusky purple-pink sepals and a contrasting red-purple centre. Produces a mass of flowers in late spring, then lessen during the heat of the summer months but continues flowering until autumn.
Flowering | late spring - late summer and again in the autumn |
Height | 1.2m - 1.5m (4-5ft) |
Pruning | Each February/March prune to about 12 inches (30cm) |
Clematis grown in containers are a beautiful way to add height to a patio or courtyard garden. Choose a container 18" (45cm) approx. diameter for a single clematis plant plus support. For larger containers consider planting two or more plants per container. When choosing a container, Terracotta or wood are the best materials.
Alternatively, choose a host plant and dig a hole about 18 inches (45cm) deep.