An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, double pink flowers paler to the centre, with cream anthers.Flowers again in late summer. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis ‘Proteus’
An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, double pink flowers paler to the centre, with cream anthers.Flowers again in late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Proteus' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Cut back in spring to just above ground |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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