Clematis Grace

Clematis 'Grace' is a small climbing plant 2m (7ft) tall, which blooms late in panicles of small cream flowers with pink anthers.

This vigorous climber develops deciduous, lanceolate, pale green leaves with 3 leaflets, 10cm (4in) long, carried by twisting stems that twine around their support with tendrils. From August to September, numerous panicles of small single cream flowers with pink anthers, 3cm (1in) in diameter, grow on the current year's branches. After flowering, decorative seed heads topped with a silvery grey, feathery style appear.

Clematis 'Grace' likes a clay-siliceous, light, deep, moist, and fertile soil, in a sunny position with its base in shade. Plant ground cover plants to achieve this. Watch out for aphids!

Clematis 'Grace' perfectly adorns walls, fences, bamboo pyramids, or the trunk of a tree when planted with other varieties or a climbing rose.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertiliser applications that may stimulate foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch, to avoid excessive moisture that promotes clematis wilt.