Clematis 'Blue Angel'
RHS award-winning angel
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Clematis 'Blue Angel'
- Huge frilly lilac-blue flowers all summer
- Flowers from June to October
- Flowers change colour according to the light levels , appearing luminescent at dusk
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for spectacular blooms
- Fully hardy deciduous climber
- Grows to 3m high–perfect to cover a fence or small structure
- Pruning Group 3–Prune entire plant to healthy bud 1ft from the ground
- 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 outÂ
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Clematis 'Blue Angel' is well-suited for container growth in a large, well-drained pot of at least 45 cm depth.
How big does it get?
Clematis 'Blue Angel' typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 3 metres and spreads about 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
Clematis 'Blue Angel' prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally with its roots kept cool and shaded.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Clematis 'Blue Angel' prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally with the roots kept cool and shaded.
How much watering does this plant need?
Clematis 'Blue Angel' requires regular watering to keep its roots cool and soil moist, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, Clematis 'Blue Angel' belongs to pruning group 3. This means it flowers on the current year's growth. Prune hard in late winter or early spring by cutting all stems back to a pair of strong buds about 20-30cm above ground level.
How hardy is this plant?
Clematis 'Blue Angel' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C across the UK.
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