An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, single rich purple blue flowers, with golden yellow anthers. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis ‘Richard Pennell’
An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, single rich purple blue flowers, with golden yellow anthers.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Richard Pennell' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue |
| 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, August |
| 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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