AWARD

CLEMATIS 'Perle d'Azur'

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Large Flowered Summer Varieties

Light blue and free flowering
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Blue
    Light blue with creamy-green anthers
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Free-flowering, late, small-flowered climber
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shade roots and base.

CLEMATIS 'Perle d'Azur'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Prune back previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level before growth begins in early spring.
    Pests & Diseases
    Clematis wilt , cutworms, aphids attack young plants and whiteflies under glass
    Place of origin
    Garden origin (France)
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Open bell-shaped to 8cm (3in) across with 4 to 6 sepals, recurved at the tips
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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