Old Mans Beard,. An early flowering, deciduous climber, with attractively divided leaves. Pretty semi-double light blue flowers, followed by fluffy seedheads. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis macropetala
An early flowering, deciduous climber, with attractively divided leaves. Pretty semi-double light blue flowers, followed by fluffy seedheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | macropetala |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Old Mans Beard |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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