Hardy Climber
Ideal For:
Border, Containers, Cottage Garden, Patio, Scented, Trellis
Special Features:
Highly Scented
Flowers:
March, April, May
Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark foliage. This charming climber has very compact growth making it perfect for growing in patio containers. Although hardy to around -7ºC, this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Supplied in 7cm pots. Height: 152cm (60”). Pruning Group: 1.
How to Grow
Clematis - Fragrant Oberon
Grow clematis in sunny or semi shaded 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, walls 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.
Aftercare
Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season.
In autumn or spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost to the base of the plant.
When pruning Clematis Fragrant Oberon, remember that it flowers on the previous year’s growth, so only light pruning is required. In summer, after flowering, remove any damaged or dead stems entirely. The remaining stems can then be pruned back to a pair of healthy buds.
