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Clematis 'Lady Londesborough' (Clematis 'Lady Londesborough')
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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 'Lady Londesborough'
Other names
Clematis 'Lady Londesborough', Early Large-flowered clematis 'Lady Londesborough', Clematis 'Lady Londesborough'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lady Londesborough' _ 'Lady Londesborough' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, and again in early autumn, large mauve to violet-blue flowers with red anthers.
Clematis 'Lady Londesborough' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Mauve in Spring; Mauve in Summer; Mauve in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Lady Londesborough' (Clematis 'Lady Londesborough') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade with the roots in shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep & wide.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 'Lady Londesborough'
Other names
Clematis 'Lady Londesborough', Early Large-flowered clematis 'Lady Londesborough', Clematis 'Lady Londesborough'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lady Londesborough' _ 'Lady Londesborough' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, and again in early autumn, large mauve to violet-blue flowers with red anthers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Mauve in Spring; Mauve in Summer; Mauve in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Lady Londesborough' (Clematis 'Lady Londesborough') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade with the roots in shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep & wide.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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