Clematis 'Blue Bird' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Downy clematis 'Blue Bird' (Clematis macropetala) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces blue flowers. They appear from April to May. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre.

Frost hardiness
The Downy clematis 'Blue Bird' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Downy clematis 'Blue Bird' is a climbing plant that grows like a vine and can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 0.5 - 1 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Downy clematis 'Blue Bird' sets beautiful accents together with: Pompoms, tall woodland honeysuckle, shield fern.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from April to May. These grow to about 6 - 8 cm in size.

Use
Facade, rose garden