Clematis 'Perle d'Azur'

clematis (group 3)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: vigorous
• Flowering period: July to September
• Flower colour: sky blue
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Delicate, sky blue summer flowers, pinkish-red at the base, with contrasting pale yellow centres. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis makes the perfect companion for a yellow climbing rose, such as 'Golden Showers'. Although young plants have a tendency to wilt, they will outgrow this. Thrives in full sun or partial shade.
  
  
• Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.