Clematis ‘H.F. Young’
$37.99
Clematis H.F. Young is a compact deciduous climber with large mauve-blue star-shaped flowers that mature to Wedgwood blue and repeat later in the season.
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Description
Clematis H.F. Young brings broad mauve-blue flowers to walls, trellises, and large containers, with the blooms maturing to a clear Wedgwood blue around pale yellow stamens. Its compact climbing growth flowers in late spring and early summer, then returns later in the season.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, and keep the root area cool. Train new stems onto a sturdy support. The plant can irritate skin and is harmful to rabbits if eaten. Wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 250 cm – 400 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June, September |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate by layering in spring or autumn, or take softwood cuttings in spring or early summer and keep them moist until rooted. |
| Pests | Aphids, snails, caterpillars, and earwigs may damage the plant. |
| Diseases | Clematis wilt and slime flux may occur, while honey fungus is an uncommon risk. |
| Pruning | In early spring, remove dead or damaged stems and shorten the remaining stems above strong buds. |
| Hazardous information | The plant can irritate skin and is harmful to rabbits if eaten. Wear gloves when handling it. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with the root area kept cool. |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, 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 | Wall cover, Screen, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | H.F. Young Clematis |
| Usps | Large mauve-blue flowers mature to a clear Wedgwood blue., Compact climbing growth suits walls, trellises, and large containers. |