Clematis 'Taiga'
Originally launched at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, flowers change colour and shape throughout the season!
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Perfect In Pots
Plant In Sunshine
Winter Hardy
Wildlife Friendly
- Superb new Clematis launched at The Chelsea Flower Show in 2017 and already a real winner!
- Unique hand sized blooms with the look of a cactus dahlia that just keep on coming all summer long.
- Purple petals have lime cream tips and give an exotic spikey effect as they unfurl to a spectacular rosette.
- A real statement plant -grows to about 2m tall - perfect on an obelisk a large patio container or in prim place in the border.
- Delivered as an established plant in 9cm pot.
9cm pot - Item: 550126
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Product Description
This superb Clematis was launched at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show and was judged as most admired plant by visitors to the show. The fully double blooms have the appearance of cactus dahlias reaching 4in across or more. Petals are blue purple - each one delicately tipped with a lime cream splash. Opening slowly they give a spiky effect to the flowers which develop into gloriously exotic rosettes. Early to bloom Taiga flowers and flowers all summer long.
This is a real statement plant for the garden and uniquely unusual too so sure to be loved by neighbours and friends. Its the ideal plant to grow on an obelisk in a large container or in pride of place in the border scrambling up a trellis or pergola.
It's easy to care for and pruning is simple - just cut each stem back to about 30cm in spring just above a pair of buds. this encourages the new growth on which the wonderful flowers are borne. Like most clematis Taiga like a sunny spot and will do best if roots are given a little shade bu lower growing plants.
What Is Supplied
Item 550126 supplied as:
Delivered as an established plant in 9cm pot.
Item 550191 supplied as:
Delivered as an established plant in a 2L pot.
Plant Information
Top Tips
Clematis like a cool ‘root run’ so try and plant so that the roots are shaded. If you are planting in a sunny position, place some pieces of slate or flat stones on the soil after planting or use groundcover plants to keep the roots cool.
Care Guide
Planting your Clematis:
- If planting by a wall or fence - the hole should be dug approx. 30cm (12in) away from its base.
- If planting by a tree - plant about 2 feet (60cm) away from the trunk leaning the cane of the clematis towards the support.
- Dig a planting hole 3 x wider than the roots of the shrub you're planting and mix some well-rotted compost or manure with the soil from the hole and use this to re-fill once the clematis is in place.
- Before planting soak container-grown shrubs thoroughly and allow to drain.
- Remove the plant from its pot and tease out a few of the roots.
- Add Mycorrhizal fungi to the roots when planting to help plants establish quicker.
- Plant with the crown of the plant 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level.
- Refill the hole with the earth removed (backfilling), then firm in the soil with your heel, avoiding the root ball and water in well
Aftercare advice for your clematis:
- Feed in spring with a general-purpose feed, avoiding the stems. Mulch immediately afterwards with organic matter such as well-rotted manure, leaf mould or garden compost.
- Water regularly during periods of dry weather in the first few seasons after planting, especially for container plants.
- Clematis in pots should be given a liquid feed through the summer and early autumn.
Pruning Your Clematis:
'Taiga' flowers in late summer on growth made in that season and should be pruned in late winter or early spring - simply cut back to just above a strong pair of leaf buds about 30cm (1ft) above soil level.
Planting / Flowering Calendar
Best Time To Plant
When Your Plant Will Flower
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Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
200cm
100cm
Product Reviews
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The plants were delivered when they said they wouldProduct:
The plant is about 1cm not the nine cm on the description, and most of it looks dead, just one tiny leaf, no instructions about weather it's frost hardy, I did contact customer service sending a photograph, and was assured that it will grow
GardenBargains Comments
Please do be reassured that this clematis dies back in winter so providing the crown wasn't damaged you'll see lovely new growth in spring, thank you.Emma
Review Submitted: 25/11/2019 - 13:01:13
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Beautiful acers and clematis i havent seenanywhere else. Good healthy plants.Product:
Beautiful Healthy plant. I love it.
Review Submitted: 23/08/2019 - 15:05:24
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The plants ordered were not in good health on arrival with one plant only 3 cams in height and the other was dry and poor with it being snapped and leafs and flowers dead. The items were thrown over the fence rather than delivered per instructions
Review Submitted: 07/05/2019 - 14:31:29
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I think it is a good company will be getting things againProduct:
well packed and strong plants came on time
Review Submitted: 27/09/2018 - 09:25:35
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Very pleased with quality of the plants and quick deliveryProduct:
Arrived in excellent condition, very healthy plants, can't wait for them to become established.
Review Submitted: 11/07/2018 - 08:03:24
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Most of the plants were in very good condition - some were damaged in transit. They were replaced very quickly and the customer service was excellent.Product:
Were damaged in transit - replaced very quickly - but with smaller plants. They seem to be thriving though.
Review Submitted: 13/06/2018 - 06:41:22
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Plants very healthy and well packaged. Really pleased. Will use again definitely. Thanks xProduct:
Healthy well grown.
Review Submitted: 04/06/2018 - 06:40:01
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delivered safely and promptly. no problemProduct:
smaller than i expected for the price.
Review Submitted: 27/11/2017 - 10:25:52
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Very good customer service plants damaged in transit were replaced very quickly with no problemsProduct:
Looking forward to flowering season
Review Submitted: 14/10/2017 - 08:00:30
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1st class service
Review Submitted: 05/10/2017 - 07:23:06
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Cannot complain about anythingProduct:
Arrived in good condition............very happy customer!
Review Submitted: 29/09/2017 - 17:53:18
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Good to deal with and good plants and prices
Review Submitted: 29/09/2017 - 17:36:38
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