Clematis 'Aljonushka'

Candy pink award winner

Grown by Mollie

Cheltenham

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The highlights

  • Masses of candy pink, bell-shaped flowers
  • Pruning group 3 - loves a prune
  • Full sun, fully hardy (H6)
  • Flowers July to September

Description

  • Masses of candy pink bell-shaped flowers
  • Compact climber ideal for large containers
  • Adds height and colour to a sunny border
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Late summer flowering
  • Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out

What to expect

Supplied as

3L Potted Plant

Height on arrival

20-90cm inc. pot
The height of your plant will be dependent on the time of year and pruning cycle. All climbers arrive on a 90cm bamboo cane.

Eventual height

0.5m

Eventual spread

1.5m
Reaches a spread of approximately 1.5m within 2-5 years

Flower colour

Candy Pink
Clusters of candy pink bell-shped flowers

Habit

Climbing
This clematis has a vigorous climbing habit and will thrive when twined up a trellis, obelisk or arbour.

Hardiness

Full Hardy
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in the coldest winters. H5-6

Spacing

60cm
Plant clematis approx. 60cm apart, unless you want them to twine together, in which case they can be planted in the same hole.

How to grow

Good pest and disease resistance

Good pest and disease resistance

Good pest and disease resistance. Any appearance of aphids or capsid bugs can be dealt with by wiping them away from the leaves. Use fertiliser to protect against Clematis Wilt.MORE

Keep moist and water during dry spells

Keep moist and water during dry spells

Water frequently while the plant is getting established, and always keep moist.

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Clematis will flourish in partial shade but prefers full sun.

Chalk/Clay/Loam/Sand

Chalk/Clay/Loam/Sand

Clematis will thrive in most soil types as long as they are kept moist and well drained.

Feed in Spring

Feed in Spring

Feed at least annually and up to 2-3 times a year with potassium rich fertiliser or rose fertilisert to encourage flower growth.

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Clematis 'Aljonushka' Climbing Plants
Clematis 'Aljonushka' Climbing Plants

Cheltenham

Meet Mollie

Climbers grown by specialists at the height of their game

What does it take to grow the strongest and best climbing plants in the show tent? Organic fertilisers, natural pest control and years of dedication from Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire. Professionally pruned and checked by hand, they’re guaranteed to put on a gold standard display in your garden, too.

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