{"product_id":"clematite-clematis-multi-blue","title":"Clematis 'Multi Blue' - Clematis met grote, dubbele bloemen en herhaalde bloei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClematis 'Multi Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a variety with large flowers measuring 10-15 cm and blooms in the spring season. The flower of this variety is unique - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eit opens as a simple flower\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebut over time the inner petals develop, and the flower as a whole becomes double.\u003c\/span\u003e This mainly happens during the spring bloom - in the summer-autumn wave, the flowers tend to remain semi-double or simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassification: Early Large-flowered Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlower Appearance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: The flowers are double, with multiple layers of overlapping tepals, giving them a full and rich look. The outer tepals are longer and wider, while the inner ones are shorter, creating an impressive three-dimensional texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: The predominant colour is a deep blue-violet, sometimes with lighter shades towards the edges or centre, depending on the light and the flower’s stage of maturity. The vibrant tone is one of its defining features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: The flowers have a diameter of 10-15 cm, considered large compared to other clematis varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/strong\u003e: It blooms in two main waves – first in May-June on old wood, with double flowers, and then in August-September on new growth, when the flowers may be semi-double or simple but equally attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowth Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows up to 2-3 meters, being a moderately sized climbing plant, suitable for trellises, fences, or pergolas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The leaves are medium green, oval, and glossy, providing a contrasting background for the blue-violet flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigour\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is a robust plant with vigorous growth but not overly invasive, making it easy to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers full sun or partial shade, with roots protected from direct light (by mulching or low plants at the base).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Watering should be regular, avoiding excess moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belongs to pruning group 2, which involves light pruning in spring (about 1 meter from the ground) to remove dead wood and stimulate growth and further flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare and Resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Resistant to most common clematis diseases and tolerates mild winters well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilising\u003c\/strong\u003e: Benefits from a balanced fertiliser applied in spring and summer to support abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care\u003c\/strong\u003e: To maintain the double flower appearance, it is important not to prune too harshly, as the double flowers mainly appear on old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClematis 'Multi Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed in the Netherlands by breeder J. van Zoest in the 1980s. It is considered a mutation of the variety 'The President', from which it inherited the intense blue colour but with the added feature of double flowers, making it more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFirst year = roots, second year = shoots and branching, third year = consistent and proper flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cold season, the plants appear as leafless sticks that seem dry – this appearance is perfectly normal and the plants are as viable as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"11 cm pot - H40 cm","offer_id":54397908844870,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Clematis-Multi-Blue.jpg?v=1743493560","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-nl\/products\/clematite-clematis-multi-blue","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}