Very pretty bell-shaped flowers bourne in profusion. Very effective when grown through a large shrub. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Clematis ‘Blue Bird’
Very pretty bell-shaped flowers bourne in profusion. Very effective when grown through a large shrub.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Blue Bird' |
| 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 | April, May |
| 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 |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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