clematis 'blue boy'*
$29.95
- late flowering - flowers form on the terminal 60-90 cm of the current season's growth
- some bloom as early as midsummer and continue into the fall
- in early spring, prune each stem, leaving the lowest 2-3 buds
- the new growth can be tipped back when it reaches about 30 cm, to induce better branching and flowering
- zone 3
- height 150-175cm
- spread 80-100cm
- colour deep blue
- clematis grow best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun
- protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial
- large-flowering bi-colours, reds and blues, may fade quickly if planted in direct sun
- roots need a cool environment to thrive
- it is recommended planting a ground cover or shallow rooted perennial to shade the roots
- mulching is suggested
- plant the crown 3-5 cm below the soil's surface
- clematis are slow to establish and initially need to be tied to a trellis or fence to begin climbing
- full sun
- attracts hummingbirds
- fast growing
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
- long blooming
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)