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Fluffy
Oxon
This climber is semi-evergreen, and (unlike most plants) it is dormant in summer. Therefore it can lose some or all of its leaves in the warmer months, but then fresh new foliage appears again in autumn.
"This clematis is one my fondest plants; as it comes into its own unique flowering glory with the onset of winter; plant it through a large deciduous shrub that is well past its flowering best for support"
We always check the Crocus database for any plant we want
Fluffy
Oxon
We bought two of these clematis plants 2-3 years ago, both plants arrived dead, Crocus very kindly replaced them. The two we've had since have thrived but we've never had a flower, we provide them with potash as directed in the late summer early autumn but still nothing. I doubt they are suitable for the climate in North Yorkshire.
Pufftails
Harrogate
Packaging secure and plant arrived healthy. Very pleased.
tmo
Kent
We heard about this wonderful winter clematis at a talk and couldn't wait to get it, it just settled the first winter but this year when all the leaves dropped off late summer we wondered what was happening. Checking it out we realised it was now dormant and didn't need water. We gave it manure in late October and waited. We now have a very healthy leafy clematis going along a large timber building in the garden at roof height bearing many buds. Can't wait to see it flower!!
Beesnees1
Dorset
75.0
Enilorac2
Yes, this plant can be grown in a pot filled with John Innes No. 2 or No. 3 compost - and the pot should be as large as possible.
Helen
Lainey
Hello, I would not recommend planting this with anything too either gets too large as it is more likely to get swamped - or anything that needs pruning, as this will not be easy if they get intertwined.
Helen
Daphne
Hello there This unusual clematis is only frost hardy, so it would need winter protection against the cold, frosts and winds, but also I wouldn't recommend planting this grow up and into a honeysuckle,-a honeysuckle is too vigorous, and will strangle it. Hope this helps.
Tanty
Hello, The C. napaulensis and C. x aromatica will both be fine in large pots provided they are kept well fed and watered. It is worth keeping in mind however that as the C. napaulensis looks pretty bare in spring and summer, it may not be the best choice. If you want something that provides interest in winterm then I would opt for either Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens Freckles http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/clematis-cirrhosa-var-purpurascens-freckles/classid.872/ or Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/clematis-cirrhosa-var-balearica/classid.871/ both of which are smaller and better suited to a pot than Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens Lansdowne Gem http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/clematis-cirrhosa-var-purpurascens-lansdowne-gem/classid.2000012958/
Helen
Terry Allum
Hello Terry, If you click on the following link it will take you to all our winter flowering climbers - of which the Jasminum is tougher and more like a shrub. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.204/ Alternatively, this link will take you to all our winter flowering shrubs. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/plcid.1/vid.204/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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