An early, large-flowered climber, with single overlapping mauve-blue flowers with overlapping petals. Red anthers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis ‘Elsa Späth’
An early, large-flowered climber, with single overlapping mauve-blue flowers with overlapping petals. Red anthers.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Elsa Späth' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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