Description
Clematis ‘Multi Blue’ is a plant that grows like a vine and can reach heights of 1.5-3.5 meters. It has leaves that start off a bronze color when they are young, and then turn mid-green as they mature. The plant produces big, blue flowers that are 8-13cm across. The flowers appear from early summer to early autumn and gradually become lighter and more silvery as they age. Overall, Clematis ‘Multi Blue’ is a beautiful climbing plant that is popular for its big, blue flowers that change color over time. It can be trained to climb walls, trellises, or arbors and is a great choice for adding color and interest to a garden or outdoor space.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ can grow to a height of 3m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:Some clematis varieties are known for their fragrance, which can range from sweet to spicy?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’is a repeat flowering clematis, flowering once at the start of Summer on previous years growth, and then again later in Summer on fresh growth. Therefore ideally it should be pruned twice, once in early Spring and then again after the first flush of flowers. When pruned in early Spring, you should aim to keep a strong framework of old growth, which will produce the first flush of flowers, however cut back some stems to the top pair of healthy buds, this is done to promote fresh growth. After the early Summer flowers, you should cut back all flowered stems to a bud or strong side shoot.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ can have problems with aphids, snails and caterpillars., it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as clematis wilt. It is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
