Clematis 'Gillian Blades'

Clematis (Group 2)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to June and September
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: N/A
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Elegant, large, pure white early summer flowers, initially mauve-tinged, with yellow centres and mid-green leaves. The petals of this large-flowered clematis have pretty wavy edges. An excellent climber for growing through a strong shrub, tree or climbing rose in full sun or partial shade, with a second flush of flowers in September.
  
  
• Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.