Bernadine™ Evipo061(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.

Bernadine™ Evipo061(N)

Masses of pale blue flowers (with red anthers), produced throughout the summer.

SPREAD: Approx. 60cm (2ft) after 5 years
ASPECT: In containers, against a wall, fence or trellis
POSITION: Full sun (but keep base of plant shaded) or partial shade
SOIL: Any good, well drained but moist garden soil

PLANTING:
Water pot, leave to drain. Prepare hole twice as deep and wide as pot. Dig plenty of moist compost and a handful of bone-meal into the bottom. REMOVE POT BUT LEAVE PLANT ON CANE. Position plant so that compost level is 50mm (2”) below final soil level. Fill in with soil or most compost and soil mixture. Firm in, water well.

AFTERCARE:
Water regularly from spring to autumn in the first year after planting. Top dress with compost and fertiliser every spring.

Flowering	Late spring to late summer
Height	1.8m (6ft)
Pruning	Once in spring down to 30cm (12”)

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.