Clematis alpina Bredon Blue, 3L
An early flowering, vigorous climber, Clematis alpina Bredon Blue bears slender, bell-shaped indigo flowers in early spring, followed by fluffy seedheads in summer. This low maintenance clematis only needs a light trim after flowering to restrict growth, with new shoots appearing later in the year, possibly repeat flowering.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft) x 250cm (8ft)
Features
An early flowering, vigorous climber, Clematis alpina Bredon Blue bears slender, bell-shaped indigo flowers in early spring, followed by fluffy seedheads in summer. This low maintenance clematis only needs a light trim after flowering to restrict growth, with new shoots appearing later in the year, possibly repeat flowering.
Clematis need their roots to be cool and their heads in the sun, so plant with roots shaded by other plants. Use Clematis albina Bredon Blue to add height to the garden or to provide colour to a plain background, such as a fence or wall.
- Flowers: April – June
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade
- Group 1 pruning group
- Will require suitable support
- Skin irritant