Volunteer™ Evipo080

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.

Volunteer™ Evipo080

Launched at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower show in honour of the valuable work undertaken by volunteers worldwide. Compact and floriferous with pink flowers & yellow centre. Volunteer is particualrly suitable for container growing.

Flowering	Early summer to mid summer and late summer to early autumn (Fall)
Zone	Zones 4-9 USA, H5 UK
Height	4-5ft. (120-150cm)
Pruning	Reduce all stems down to 6" (15cm) late winter/early Spring

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.