I treated myself to two Clematis today from Lidl. Only £4.99 each and both beautiful sturdy plants with loads of flower buds. One is called Clematis Hagley Hybrid and was raised in 1945 by the head gardener at Hagley Hall. It is also known as Pink Chiffon. I have planted this one on the trellis at the opposite end to Miss Christine.
Hagley Hybrid gets its name from Hagley Hall where it was raised by Percy Picton. It is well-loved for its compact habit and free-flowering nature. Throughout summer, it is covered in rosy-mauve flowers which need to be given some shade to produce the best colouration. As with all the late-flowering clematis, pruning is easy. Simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds 6-8″ above ground level before growth begins in early spring. This pruning technique makes late-flowering clematis useful for training into shrubs, trees and climbing roses as the clematis growth is removed each spring and so never becomes too much of a burden on its supporting plant
The other is called Clematis Rouge Cardinal and I have planted that one in the side garden.
Clematis Rouge Cardinal raised by Giraultin from Orleans in France in 1968. A stunning flower colour of velvety crimson, with a satin sheen to the tepal surface, fading as the flower ages. A full rounded 4″ wide flower. Brownish red anthers. Very free flowering habit. It flowers mid summer to early Autumn.
