Clematis ‘Multi Blue’ - Climbing Plants - Plant

Ensure that the root ball is well soaked before planting – place the climbers in a bucket of lukewarm water prior to planting. Dig a wide plant hole and fork the ground loose. Place the Clematis root ball at the correct height in the hole – the top of the root ball should be just below ground level. Refill the hole with soil and press down firmly. Water your Clematis immediately after planting. Clematis thrives in nutricious soil mixed with well rotted compost. This climber needs a place in full sun or half shadow.

The Clematis is a good and hardy climber that can effectively decorate a pergola, fence or climbing frame. Plant this striking Clematis perhaps next to the Clematis florida 'Sieboldii', Clematis 'Piilu' or Clematis 'Nelly Moser' for an enchanting mix of flowers. Allowing the shoots to climb through a sturdy shrub is another possibility. A surprising effect is achieved if your plant de dual climbing rose 'Mystery Wonder' next to this Clem!

Clematis is to be found over the whole world in both tropical and temperate climes. It belongs to the Ranunculacea genus.All Clematis are poisonous and can cause skin irritations.

Clems really dislike dry soil so do give extra water in dry periods. Keep the foot of the plant cool and damp by planting a low shrub in front of the Clematis. A mulch of compost mixed with garden fertiliser will be much appreciated. This climbing Clematis thrives against a fence or pergola. Give young plants a hand with climbing and tie young shoots in.

This is an early and large flowering Clematis and it can be lightly pruned in March. Lightly prune all twigs back to a strong bud. Remove dead and damaged twigs. Overblown flowers can be cut away in the Summer. Clematis loses its leaves. Clematis branches from the previous year can be pruned right back to ground level in the early Spring.