Clematis 'Proteus'

Old Man's Beard

Hardy Shrub

FROM £39.99

Large, double, mauve-pink blooms

Will tolerate a shady site

Extravagant, early flowering cultivar

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+)

£39.99

2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants

£74.99

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Clematis 'Proteus' bears large, double blooms in June and July, followed by a flush of single blooms in late summer that continue through to September. This extravagant early flowered cultivar produces large, mauve-pink flowers and its compact habit makes it ideal for growing in borders or containers. Clematis 'Proteus' is useful for difficult north facing positions as it will tolerate a shady site. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 300cm (119in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiowalls and fencescottage gardens

Position In sun or semi shadedappled shadeshade

Flowering Months

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Codes
2 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (T59529P)
1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (59434)
2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (KF5228)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 80cm+) (KF4108)

Grow Clematis in sheltered sunny borders in any moist, well drained soil. Clematis plants particularly dislike dry soils so add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve moisture retention in summer. Plant clematis with the top of the rootball positioned 7.5cm (3”) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Be sure to provide the twining stems with an appropriate support, such as trellis or wires attached to fences and pergolas. Alternatively grow clematis up freestanding plant frames in patio containers. When planting in containers, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3.

Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season. In autumn or spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant. When pruning group 2 Clematis, remember that they flower on new stems which develop from the previous year's growth. In spring, remove any damaged or dead stems entirely. The remaining stems can then be pruned back to a pair of healthy buds.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

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