Clematis - 'The Vagabond' (Clematis)

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Type	Climber, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Spreading arching
Size	Climbing or Spreading Plant
Colours	Violet Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care	Medium - high
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Clematis - Cultivation Notes

Clematis will flourish in full sun or partial shade, prefering a shletered spot in deep fertile soil where its roots to be kept cool. Avoid really hot dry or water logged soils and try to plant where roots are in a shady spot. Plant 3 -4 inches below the soil level using plenty soil improver. Tie young growth into support and trim to shape after flowering. Mulch soil surface with compost in autumn avoiding base of stem and continue to tie in growth and trim to shape.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Clematis:

Ideal for fast growing screening
Suitable for container growing

Weaknesses of Clematis

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Clematis:

Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures
Flowering climbing plant for added interest on walls and structures

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Common Missspellings: Clemertis, Clamartis, Klamertis, Klematiss