How do you care for a Viticella clematis?

They should be pruned in late winter or early spring and require ‘hard pruning’. Simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds about 1ft. (30 cm) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Strong-growing, these clematis can reach up to 10-15 ft.

What are the longest flowering clematis?

Clematis ‘Arabella’ The first widely grown hybrid between a herbaceous perennial species and a large-flowered hybrid, ‘Arabella’ is especially known for its very long flowering season starting in June, peaking from July to September, then continuing into October.

Are banana peels good for clematis?

Clematis vines are HUNGRY for vitamins and nutrients. Feed them a clematis smoothie for massive blooms. Save banana peels, eggshells, and tomato discards.

What does AGM mean for Taylors Clematis?

Taylors Clematis :: AWARD OF GARDEN MERIT (AGM) CLEMATIS. All the Clematis here have been awarded the ‘Award of Garden Merit’. This means that they have been trialed at RHS gardens and proved to be easy to grow, consistant in flowering/height/colour, growing in different aspects and situations.

What kind of flower does Clematis viticella have?

Plants in the Viticella Group are either cultivars or hybrids of this plant. Clematis viticellaoriginated in Italy and came to Britain during the reign of Elizabeth I. Flower shapes vary, ranging from bell- shaped and nodding to open and flat to fully double and come in a range of colours from white, red, red-purple, violet and blue.

When is the best time to prune AGM Clematis?

This prolific variety, which has been around since about 1900, flowers from July to September and is best planted to scramble through a mature, spring-flowering shrub such as a viburnum or holly. Pruning is easy; just cut back hard early in spring. 2.5-3m (8-10ft).

Why are Clematis awarded the Award of Garden Merit?

All the Clematis here have been awarded the ‘Award of Garden Merit’. This means that they have been trialed at RHS gardens and proved to be easy to grow, consistant in flowering/height/colour, growing in different aspects and situations. All round good ‘doers’.