Clematis ‘Countess Of Lovelace’
$34.99
Countess of Lovelace clematis is a compact deciduous climber with large, layered light mauve-blue double flowers from late spring into early summer. A later flush often opens as single blooms, extending color on trellises, obelisks, fences, and patio supports.
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Description
Countess of Lovelace clematis is a compact deciduous climber with large, layered light mauve-blue flowers. Double blooms open from late spring into early summer, and a later flush often appears as single flowers in August.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moisture-retentive, well-drained chalk, clay, loam, or sandy soil with a neutral to alkaline reaction. Plant the crown 5 to 8 cm deep, keep the roots cool and shaded, and provide a fine trellis, obelisk, or fence support for the leaf stalks to grasp.
Water during dry spells, especially while establishing. In February, remove dead or weak stems back to healthy buds and avoid heavy pruning; after the first flush, shorten selected stems beneath spent flowers to encourage the later display. Wear gloves when handling because the sap may irritate skin.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, August |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Compact, Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Structural, Wall cover, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Countess of Lovelace Clematis |
| Blomidon Item No | CLECOLL0001G |
| Cultivation | Grow on a fine support in full sun or partial shade, plant the crown 5 to 8 cm deep, keep the roots cool, and prune lightly to healthy buds in February. |
| Propagation | Take double leaf-bud cuttings from healthy, nonflowering shoots between spring and late summer, keep them warm and humid, and pot them individually the following spring. |
| Pests | May be affected by aphids, snails, caterpillars, and earwigs that feed on petals. |
| Diseases | May be affected by clematis wilt, clematis slime flux, and, rarely, honey fungus. |
| Pruning | In February, remove dead or weak stems back to healthy buds and avoid heavy pruning; after the first flush, cut selected stems to a large bud or strong side shoot beneath spent flowers. |
| Hazardous information | Plant sap can irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. Keep rabbits from chewing the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained; water during dry weather while establishing and during prolonged hot, dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade, with the roots and base kept cool and shaded. |