Clematis Little Lemons Hardy Shrub, 2 x 7cm Potted Plant by Thompson and Morgan

This remarkable new dwarf variety has a superb flowering period and with its compact style is perfect for container growing, hanging baskets and window boxes, although can be planted towards the front of a border too. The pretty yellow blooms will glow in mass over the green foliage with a gentle cascading appearance. Choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant it deeply in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Clematis dislikes soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. This variety of clematis flowers in late summer on the current year’s growth. Pruning should be undertaken in spring before active growth begins. When pruning group 3 Clematis, cut back all of the previous year’s stems to a pair of healthy buds at around 10-20cm above ground level. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant in order to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture. Product Specifications: Position: Sun or semi-shade Height: Up to 45cm when fully established Spread: Up to 45cm when fully established Supplied as 2 x Clematis Little Lemons in 7cm Pots Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).