Clematis 'Blue Bird' (Clematis 'Blue Bird' )

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

Violet, Blue in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs

Specific diseases

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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Monthly care advice

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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