Alpine Clematis. A climber with light green leaves and bell-shaped, mid-blue flowers, with white centres. 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 alpina ‘Frankie’
A climber with light green leaves and bell-shaped, mid-blue flowers, with white centres.
	
	
	Category: Climbers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Clematis  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | alpina  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Frankie'  | 
		
| Common Name | Alpine Clematis  | 
		
| 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 | Cut back after flowering  | 
		
| Border | Climbing wall  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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