Clematite cu flori mari - Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' (Early Large-flowered Group)

Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' - The wonderful flowers of a light blue shade, with a hint of purple, have pale brown anthers. An old, fabulous hybrid that, if pruned severely, can be grown in a container on the terrace. Cholmondeley is pronounced Chumley.

The flowers have an average size of about 15 cm.

Classification: Early Large-flowered Group

Awards won: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Growing recommendations:

Large-flowered clematis prefer good quality soil, with high nutrient levels and good moisture, but well drained - they do not tolerate swampy soils where water stagnates. It is recommended to improve the soil with manure or compost at planting, as much as possible. In the case of cultivation in drier soils, which tend to dry out quickly, cover the base with a layer of shredded bark (or another type of mulch) to retain soil moisture.

Clematis generally prefer a growing space with good sun exposure.

If your clematis blooms in May-June (late spring), cut off the dead flower heads after they have finished to encourage a second flowering in late summer or autumn.

Be prepared to wait a few years until your clematis reaches its best form.

First year = roots, second year = shoots and branching, third year = consistent and proper flowering.

In the cold season, the plants appear as leafless sticks that seem dry - this is perfectly normal and the plants are as viable as can be.

Height including pot: approx. 30 cm