With an abundance of large star-shaped deep purple blossoms that cascade down vibrant green foliage, the Raymond Evison Clematis Lindsay in a 3-litre pot is a hardy climber that is a real head-turner.
New for 2024, this beautiful perennial is due to be revealed by award winning horticulturalist, Raymond Evison at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. With a show-stopping combination of large deep purple petals, vibrant green foliage and a compact climbing habit, the flowers naturally cluster together to make a dramatic statement.
As one of the first-generation varieties to come from Raymond Evison’s new breeding programme it combines a wide range of desirable attributes. These include, beautifully vibrant flowers and foliage, an abundance of blooms as well as a compact overall shape. This hardy plant makes the perfect addition to garden borders or as a container grown climber.
The 3-litre potted Clematis Lindsay will enjoy a spot with partial shade or full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Flowering through from late spring to early autumn, this easy to grow deciduous perennial will grow to approximately 1.5m in height and is fully hardy.
Details
- Size: Raymond Evison Clematis Lindsay in a 3-litre pot
- Flower colour: Large deep purple star-shaped flowers with complementary red anthers
- Foliage colour: Vibrant green foliage
- Shape: Compact overall shape with an abundance of flowers
- Flowering: Late Spring to early autumn
- Habit: Climber
- Height: 3-4 ft. (90-120cm)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK
Garden Notes
- Pruning: Simply reduce all stems down to 15cm (6”) of soil level in late winter/early spring
- Soil type: Neutral to slightly alkaline in pH
- Soil moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
- Aspect: Prefers a sheltered south or west facing spot
- Sunlight: Any site with partial shade or full sun