East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
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Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Clematis x durandii is a late-flowering clematis, bearing beautiful, deep blue, saucer-shaped flowers with contrasting golden anthers. It's an unusual clematis in that it's a non-clinging, semi-climbing perennial that requires staking. Clematis x durandii can be grown as a border plant, trained up a trellis or obelisk, or in a container.
For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Clematis x durandii is in Pruning Group Three. Cut plants back hard before growth starts again in spring.
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Clematis and wildlife
Clematis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
