Our Duo collection features two exquisite varieties, each showcasing its unique blooming season throughout the year. Renowned among horticulturists, Clematis are celebrated for their robust climbing vines and breathtaking blossoms. These elegant climbers are ideal for crafting striking focal points, whether adorning walls and fences, cascading from gazebos and pergolas, or elegantly trained on obelisks. No matter where you cultivate them, a magnificent display is guaranteed. Enrich your garden with vibrant hues from our Clematis Duo Collection. Skillfully train these clematis plants against obelisks, walls, fences, or within patio containers to ensure year-round visual interest.
Clematis Duo comprises:
- Clematis ‘Tumaini™’ is a sure winner for small gardens, courtyards and patios as well as larger areas. Free-flowering over a long period but usefully compact, it makes the very best use of space. Clematis ‘Tumaini™’ bears an abundance of large flowers, 10-12cm in diameter, with light violet petals blushed with a dark pink bar. The flowering period is generous – the first blooms emerge in April, reaching a crescendo in May and June, followed by a smaller, second flush in September. ‘Tumaini™’ makes a fabulous, flower-packed climber for container planting. It also works equally well at the front of a mixed border, supported on an obelisk or wigwam. Height: 90-120cm (35-47in). Spread: 75cm (30in).
- Clematis 'Bridgewater'- A late flowering clematis named in honour of RHS Garden Bridgewater which is renowned for its large and abundant flowers. Clematis ‘Bridgewater’ produces large, soft pink blooms that measure up to 15cm across creating a striking display from June to August and delivering a second, smaller flush in September. This free-flowering deciduous climber will thrive in a large container or border, growing over an obelisk or enhancing drab walls or fencing with suitable supports. Pruning group: 3. Ultimate height: 1.2m (4ft). Ultimate spread: 90cm (35in).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
Growing Information
Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.
