Patio Clematis Collection X 3, BOULEVARD(R) Series

These extraordinary climbers have been bred for compact growth and lots of flowers, which they carry along the entire length of their stems over a long period. The perfect size for growing up trellises and obelisks, especially in pots.

This Boulevard Clematis Collection includes 1 x 10.5 cm of each of the following varieties:

• ?Nubia?: Bright red petals and a darker centre
• ?Olympia?: Large, rich purple-blue flowers.
• ?Samaritan Jo?: Pretty silvery pink flowers outlined with purple.

Top Tips

Plant with the crown of the plant 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Clematis like a cool ?root run? so try and plant so that the roots are shaded. If you are planting in a sunny position, place some pieces of slate or flat stones on the soil after planting or use groundcover plants to keep the roots cool.

Care Guide

• Feed in spring with a general-purpose feed, avoiding the stems. Mulch immediately afterwards with organic matter such as well-rotted manure, leafmould or garden compost.
• Water regularly during periods of dry weather in the first few seasons after planting, especially for container plants.
• Clematis in pots should be given a liquid feed through the summer and early autumn.
• Flowers appear on new growth, so cut back all the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds, 15-20cm above soil level, before growth begins in early spring.