Beautiful large sky-blue flowers produced in profusion. Very effective when grown through a large shrub. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Clematis ‘Blue Gem’ (L)
Beautiful large sky-blue flowers produced in profusion. Very effective when grown through a large shrub.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Clematis |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Blue Gem' (L) |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
Border | Border, Climbing wall |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Slugs and snails, Clematis wilt |
Maintenance | Mulch, Requires support |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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