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Clematis ‘Sir Garet Wosley’

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Features

BloomsMay to August
Growth HabitClimbing
Flower ColourBright blue-purple
Leaf ColourMedium green

Description

Clematis ‘Sir Garet Wosley’ (Clematis). Triangular, medium green leaves are borne with single, bright blue-purple flowers in late spring.

Characteristics

Perennial, Deciduous or Evergreen, Vine

Origin

Europe, China, America.

Interest and use

Grown for their mass of flowers, which can be grown on trellises and walls. Suitable for coastal conditions.

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Needs

LightFull sun or Part shade
HardinessFully hardy (min -15°C)
SoilWell drained, Rich
Soil pH5.5 to 8.0
WaterMoist

Cultivation

They are fully to half hardy. They will require a rich soil that is kept moist, but it is well drained. They should be grown in full sun, but the roots will require shade and protection from too much heat.

Propagation

You can propagate the cultivars in the early summer by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings or layering.

Pests, diseases or disorders

Aphids, mildew and clematis wilt may cause problems.

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Clematis ‘Sir Garet Wosley’ posts

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14 Sep 2016lizzie blackmorem
Hi. I'm looking for the following plants. Dianthus Christopher, Schizostylis Jennifer (or jenny) Michaelmas daisy, anything with Gareth,, A rose called Ma…

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“Make up your mind!”
10 Mar 2018Rachel the Gardener5 Comments
Said a Client, to me, the other day. Why? I'd been campaigning for two years or more to remove a stunted, ugly Holly bush which was permanently swamped by a…

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10 Dec 2017Rachel the Gardener3 Comments
A timely reminder... much of the county has woken up to snowfall this morning, and there are a few things that you can do to help your garden. First and…

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12 Jan 2017Hawthornes Clematis8 Comments
If you are considering planting a herbaceous border with Summer perennials, see if you can find room for a few herbaceous clematis. They are mostly…

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Clematis Montana - cut back by mistake
05 Dec 2016Richard Holland15 Comments
Yesterday I cut back hard a Clematis Montana (Freda) by mistake. I know they are not normally meant to be pruned. It's only a couple of years old - will it…

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Going into the dark
11 Nov 2016Good Earth Gardens1 Comment
I love this time of year. Occasional frosts set the morning sparkling with light. There are still leaves hanging on to the trees and the ones that remain are…

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Clematis still in bloom
02 Nov 2016Linda11 Comments
Growth will have been checked following the heavy frost we had last night in York but this is a welcome shot of colour on these cooler days, lucky me as it…

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22 Sep 2016Susie Edwards
As the days begin to shorten and wafts of bonfire smoke ‘tingle’ the nostrils, it is just time to cast a glance round the garden and the dying hedgerows for…

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Prunings or floral design inspiration
10 Jul 2016Susie Edwards3 Comments
Before you hurl your prunings or, later in the year, the border trimmings onto the heap or feed into the chipper, it might be worth evaluating what you have in…

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Spring show
19 Apr 2016Ian Taylor7 Comments
It was our Gardening Clubs spring show last night, So I took my Clematis Ovation to show. I won 1st in class and Best in show. I've never shown any of my…

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Climber for tiled roof?
28 Mar 2016Nemorosa11 Comments
Is there a climber suitable for growing over a tiled roof whose growth will not damage the roof? I have a garage with a large, somewhat barren looking, pitched…

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