About

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a sturdy, deciduous vine that reaches approximately 2.4 meters in height. It produces an abundance of single, shell-pink blooms measuring 10 to 15 centimeters in diameter, accented by deep-red anthers. This variety blooms from mid-summer through early autumn.

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

Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

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

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

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, best in part shade to preserve the flower colour, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. Best flower colour in part shade. See clematis cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Pruning (Clematis) Group 3

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer. Propagate by layering in late winter or early 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