Alaina™ Evipo056 (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.

Alaina™ Evipo056 (N)

A plant of free flowering habit which is a very useful addition to the Evison® and Poulsen® clematis range for the Patio or Deck Garden and the smaller town or city garden. It grows most successfully in a container or in the garden and is best suited to a shady area where the flowers will not fade prematurely. The flowers open deep creamy pink and fade as they mature which gives a range of shades of pink. The six broad sepals have a round tip and are sometimes slightly twisted, the centre is of a good contrasting yellow making a very attractive flower.

The flower colour lends the plant to be associated with a range of host plants with either blue or pink flowers, evergreen variegated foliage, either golden or silver, it would be ideal for growing on an east facing wall through a Garrya elliptica.

Flower Colour: Deep pink to lighter pink with yellow centre

Flower Size: 5 – 7” (14-17cm)

Flowering	Early to mid-Summer and late summer to early autumn
Zone	4-9
Height	1.2m - 1.5m (4-5ft)

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.