Clematis Snow Bells
New very fragrant clematis flowering in winter!
‘Snow Bells’® owes its strong constitution to its oriental parentage – mother plants discovered high in the Chinese Mountain forests have been crossed with more traditional varieties over several generations to produce the ultra healthy, hardy plants. Unlike some Clematis that can suffer from wilting disease, this variety has been tested and proved itself to be completely resistant, displaying large, attractive evergreen foliage that is always a bonus on those dark winter days, and as a backdrop to other plants in the summer months.
The real interest is of course the flowers – in December, the plants are loaded with buds, they appear en-mass and are lovely shades of soft creamy lime, hanging amongst the foliage like small bells, they are poised with energy to continue blooming and bring joy to the gardeners heart throughout the dullest, shortest days. These buds themselves make a fantastic show, but the real jewel in this plants crown is a little later. From mid-January, to the end of March, the ‘SnowBells’® bursts into life, the bells opening one by one into bright white flowers, as white as the winter snows that it will simply shrug off, and to top this off is a tremendous scent. A rich, vibrant fragrance to every bloom combines together to create something extra special in the cool winter air that will stop passers by in their tracks. We recommend, if you can, that you have at least one of these planted by the front door if at all possible, not only will you be able to enjoy the scent yourself every day, but any guests in winter will appreciate this plant, and be sure to pass on their praises to your green fingered prowess.
‘Snow Bells’® will grow well in all free draining soils, is highly ornamental over a long period when little else is on flower, and will surprise everyone with each bloom and its outstanding fragrance. Growing approximately three metres tall and two metre wide when fully grown, yet easy to keep more compact if required
NOTE: This product can only be shipped within Ireland
Price:
€18
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