- Botanical name: Clematis 'Blue Ribbons'
- Common name: Clematis
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Clematis ‘Blue Ribbons’ is a low-growing, bush-type clematis, bearing urn-shaped, blue-purple flowers in early summer on short stems. It’s perfect for growing in a container where its blooms may spill over the sides, or tied into a framework and encouraged to climb.
Grow Clematis ‘Blue Ribbons’ in moist but well-drained soil or compost, in full sun to partial shade. A Group Two clematis, there’s no real need to prune but, if necessary, prune in early spring, removing dead and weak shoots, cutting back to a pair of healthy buds. Avoid heavy pruning as you may reduce its flowering potential.
How to grow Clematis 'Blue Ribbons'
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Plant size
45cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clematis 'Blue Ribbons' and wildlife
Clematis 'Blue Ribbons' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Clematis 'Blue Ribbons' poisonous?
Clematis 'Blue Ribbons' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
