Clematis Willy | 3L Pot

An early, pink flowering, alpine clematis climber. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pale pink Other features: fluffy seed-heads Hardiness: fully hardy Small, bell-shaped flowers that are pale pink darkening to towards the base, with deeper pink undersides and cream anthers, appear on this is early-flowering clematis from April to May, and are later followed by fluffy seed-heads. ‘Willy’ is a great clematis for a north or east-facing wall or trellis, and given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree. Garden care: Climbing clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these clematis in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of pebbles. 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.