Franziska Maria™ Evipo008 (N)

Guernsey Approved Clematis

The following varieties are suitable for the garden. They are reliable, easy to grow and multi-blooming, usually over a long period.

The Guernsey Clematis Nursery has bred and introduced these varieties over a few years. They have proved to be a good addition to any garden.

Franziska Maria™ Evipo008 (N)

An Evison/Poulsen cultivar introduced at the Chelsea 2005 Flower Show, this clematis is named after Raymond Evison’s youngest daughter: Franziska. Very free flowering, compact double clematis. Repeat flowering. An exceptional free and long-flowering compact cultivar, this double clematis far outperforms any other double clematis currently available . It produces the most beautifully-shaped double flowers ever, on both old and new growth. It has many flowers per stem and has good foliage. The blue-purple flowers are full and perfectly formed and follow a repeat flowering pattern lasting throughout the summer to early autumn. The 10-15cm (4-6 inches) flowers have mid-blue tepals and yellow anthers. It is ideal for growing in container for the smaller garden, but it also looks outstanding with variegated wall trained shrubs. It is suitable for cut flowers.

Flowering	early summer - early autumn
Zone	4-9
Height	1.5m - 2m (5-6.5ft)
Pruning	2

Planting Instructions

Clematis grown in containers are a beautiful way to add height to a patio or courtyard garden. Choose a container 18" (45cm) approx. diameter for a single clematis plant plus support. For larger containers consider planting two or more plants per container. When choosing a container, Terracotta or wood are the best materials.

Alternatively, choose a host plant and dig a hole about 18 inches (45cm) deep.

Bury the clematis root crown 2.5" (5cm) below soil surface.
Loosen out the clematis roots prior to planting.
Use loam based compost such as John Innes No. 3 or well-rotted garden compost.
To aid drainage provide a layer of small stones or pea gravel at the bottom of the hole/container.
Finally, plant low growing plants at the base of the clematis to provide shade for the roots.