Clematis Romantika | 3L Pot

Stunning, almost black blooms. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardyAn unusual clematis with very deep purple flowers with contrasting pale yellow stamens. The blooms are produced from July through to September and look particularly attractive when planted against a light background or growing through yellow-leaved shrubs. Prune back in early spring to a pair of strong buds about 20cm above ground level. 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.