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clematis 'General Sikorski'

Clematis 'Generał Sikorski' (EL)

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'General Sikorski' is a deciduous climber, to 3m high or sometimes more, with dark green foliage. Large flowers, 15-20cm in diameter, are mauve to mid-blue tepals with a tinge of red at the base surrounding prominent creamy-yellow anthers. Flowers in early summer on previous year's growth and again in late summer to early autumn on current year's growth

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in moist but free-draining soil with roots in the shade. Plant with the crown 10cm below soil level. See clematis cultivation for further information

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group two

Propagation

Propagate by layering or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Young shoots may suffer from damage by slugs, snails or aphids

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildews, clematis slime flux and clematis wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years