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Clematis 'Blue Bird' (Clematis 'Blue Bird' )
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Blue Bird'
Other names
Clematis 'Blue Bird' , Clematis macropetala 'Bluebird'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Bird' _ 'Blue Bird' is a slender, deciduous, perennial climber with mid-green, ternate leaves and open, violet-blue, semi-double flowers in spring and early summer, followed by attractive seed-heads.
Clematis 'Blue Bird' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Blue, Violet in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
Group 1 - Prune after flowering.
Propagation
Layer in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Blue Bird' (Clematis 'Blue Bird' ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers chalky, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the crown 5-8cm below the soil surface. Roots & base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm wide & deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Blue Bird'
Other names
Clematis 'Blue Bird' , Clematis macropetala 'Bluebird'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Bird' _ 'Blue Bird' is a slender, deciduous, perennial climber with mid-green, ternate leaves and open, violet-blue, semi-double flowers in spring and early summer, followed by attractive seed-heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Blue, Violet in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 1 - Prune after flowering.
Propagation
Layer in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Blue Bird' (Clematis 'Blue Bird' ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Prefers chalky, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the crown 5-8cm below the soil surface. Roots & base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm wide & deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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