Clematis ‘Westerplatte’ (3 litre pot)

Clematis ‘Westerplatte’ is a compact, deciduous climber which begins flowering early and continues for a long season. It bears attractive large, dark red-purple, star-shaped flowers with creamy-white stamen.

This smaller Clematis uses twining leaf stalks to climb support structures and enjoys full or partial sunlight.

It can take up to five years for this climber to achieve full height and spread. Due to it’s compact habit, it is ideal for large pots, containers and small gardens. If using a container, please ensure it is at least 1.5ft (45cm) deep and wide.

This Clematis should be planted into fertile ground or a container with good compost, this will help avoid disease problems, such as wilt and root rot.

When planting in the ground, we recommend a depth of twice the height of the pot provided to ground level and always plant at an angle and towards the supporting structure, as well providing support wires or framework to the wall or structure you intend to grow it against.

Remember to mulch in late winter and before new growth begins in early spring, we recommend cutting back the previous year’s stems to buds (approximately 8 inches /20cm above soil level).

Please browse our Climbers range for more Clematis inspiration.

Main features:

• 3 litre potted Clematis ‘Westerplatte’
• Large, dark red-purple, star-shaped flowers.
• Compact climber
• Height up to: 8ft (2.4m)
• Spread up to: 6ft (1.8m)
• Suitable for containers, walls, trellis or frames

Gardening notes:

• Full or partial sunlight (South, East or West facing)
• Plant in exposed or sheltered areas
• Plant deep and angle towards supporting structure
• Prone to wilt, powdery mildew, slugs, snails, aphids & caterpillars
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Additional information:

• Measurements are approximate