Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Unlike most clematis varieties, Clematis heracleifolia 'Alan Bloom' is not a climber. Instead it forms bushy, shrub-like mounds of dark green foliage, from which masses of dark blue flowers appear in summer, followed by fluffy seedheads in autumn. It's perfect for growing towards the front of an herbaceous border, and works well among Japanese anemones or rudbeckias.

For best results grow Clematis heracleifolia 'Alan Bloom' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Falling into Pruning Group Three, pruning is easy: simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in late autumn or early spring.

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Clematis ‘Alan bloom’ and wildlife

Clematis ‘Alan bloom’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Clematis ‘Alan bloom’ poisonous?

Clematis ‘Alan bloom’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Clematis 'Alan Bloom'
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