Clematis ‘Multi Blue’ is a great variety of the popular climber, notable for both its foliage and intricate flowers. The deciduous foliage will appear in Spring with a bronze hue turning to mid-green as the foliage matures. Lovely blooms begin to appear soon after from early Summer onwards. These flowers are large, rich purple-blue and. The central tepals expand and open slowly, giving the flowers a multi-layered double shape. A perfect choice for trellis or fence growing. Plant in moist, well-drained soils and keep the upper portion in full or partial sunlight. The roots prefer to be kept cool and shaded. Protection with groundcover plants or a layer of pebbles is advised. Deadhead after first blooms to encourage continued flowers. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot. Characteristics: Deciduous climbing shrub with mid-green foliage appearing as bronze when young. Large Blue flowers from Summer. Growth & Spread: Ultimate height of 2.5 - 4m and spread of 0.5 - 1m. Period of Interest: Large, deep purple-blue flowers bloom from early Summer through to Autumn and mature to a fully double shape with tinges of silver. Water & Maintenance: Plant in moist, well-drained soils. Keep in full or partial sun but keep roots cool and shaded. Tolerant of most soil types.
