Clematis intricata 'Harry Smith'

Hardy Shrub

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Legend has it that plant collector, Harry Smith brought back this appealing Clematis from China in 1924. It subsequently gained the nickname 'The Robber's Clematis' on account of the fact that Mr Smith was robbed during his expedition. A compact, self-twining climber, Clematis intricata 'Harry Smith' is loved for its pale yellow nodding flowers which are coloured purple-brown on the outside, with deep maroon stamens. This 'Old Man's Beard' flowers freely from June through to September and loves to scramble up trellises, through shrubs and against obelisks. Height: 2.5m (8' 2"); Spread: 90cm (3'). Pruning Group 3.Supplied in a 7cm pot.

Plant Size Height Up to 250cm (99in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiowalls and fencescottage gardens

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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1 x 7cm Potted Plant (V61158)
2 x 7cm Potted Plants (V61159)
3 x 7cm Potted Plants (V64980)

Grow clematis in sunny borders in any moist, well drained soil. Clematis plants particularly dislike dry soils so add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve moisture retention in summer. Plant clematis with the top of the rootball positioned 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Be sure to provide the twining stems with an appropriate support, such as trellis or wires attached to fences and pergolas. Alternatively grow clematis up freestanding plant frames in patio containers. When planting in containers, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3.

Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season. When pruning group 3 Clematis remember that they flower on the current year’s growth. In spring, simply cut back all of the previous year’s growth to a pair of strong buds at the base of the plant. Afterwards, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant.

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