About

Clematis 'Fukuzono' is a deciduous vine that reaches heights of 1 to 1.5 meters. It features green foliage and drooping blossoms measuring 10 to 13 centimeters in diameter. The flowers consist of four to six deeply ribbed sepals that are blue-purple at first, transitioning to mid-blue as they mature, and they unfold into a broad star shape. The pale yellow anthers are supported by pale purple filaments. Blooming occurs from late summer through early autumn. This variety attracts bees, offering both pollen and nectar.

About the genus

Clematis includes a variety of plants, ranging from deciduous and evergreen shrubs to herbaceous perennials. Many of these species are climbers, utilizing twining leaf stalks for support, and they frequently produce prominent flowers. In the fall, certain varieties develop appealing fluffy seed heads.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden

Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade in containers (at least 45cm deep and wide) or in the ground, in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, see clematis cultivation

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux