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Such a show-off, Clematis Taiga is a much-loved climber, the result of exciting Japanese breeding and launched at the Chelsea Flower Show 2017. Violet-purple petals with contrasting lime-green tips create huge blousy blooms. Once fully open the palm-size blooms, almost cover the climbing foliage from May to October. Clematis Taiga is wonderful planted in a pot or a border, ready to climb over walls, fences, up an obelisk or trellis. Clematis Taiga prefers to be grown in well-drained soil in sun or part shade with the base in shade. Classified as pruning group 3, making this an easy to grow climber and good for beginners. Reaching a height in maturity of around 2.5m, Taiga is a fully hardy perennial, signifying Taiga will flourish outside all year round for many years; no winter protection required.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Clematis Taiga 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Type | Shrub |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 2.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Climbing | Yes |
| Aspect | South-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
