- Botanical name: Clematis 'Gipsy Queen'
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Raised in 1877, Clematis ‘Gipsy Queen’ holds its own against modern varieties and has the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Its deep violet flowers are borne from early summer to autumn. Its blooms are larger earlier in the season, however the later smaller blooms are produced in greater profusion. It’s ideal for growing up a trellis or obelisk, and may even be trained to scramble through a shrub or tree.
For best results grow Clematis ‘Gipsy Queen’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. As with all the late-flowering clematis, ‘Gipsy Queen falls into Pruning Group Three: simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.
How to grow Clematis 'Gipsy Queen'
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Plant size
3m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
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 |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| 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 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 'Gipsy Queen' and wildlife
Clematis 'Gipsy Queen' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Clematis 'Gipsy Queen' poisonous?
Clematis 'Gipsy Queen' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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