Thompson & Morgan 1 x Clematis Florida Taiga 9cm Pot

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Description

Elevate your garden with the enchanting presence of Clematis florida 'Taiga,' a robust hardy shrub also known as Old Man's Beard. As a free-flowering climber, it elegantly ascends fences and trellises, creating a captivating display that transforms outdoor spaces. With each passing year, its growth becomes more impressive, offering a spectacle of opulent double blooms with a two-toned allure. Layer upon layer of violet petals, delicately tipped with white, evoke images of a lion's magnificent mane, making it a true showstopper. Borne from Japanese breeding, 'Taiga' stands as one of the most impressive cultivars, and its extravagant beauty has even graced the Chelsea Flower Show. Throughout summer, a profusion of these remarkable blooms adorns a canvas of rich green foliage, creating a harmonious contrast that rivals even Passion Flowers. With a compact habit, it's ideal for dressing walls, fencing, or growing in a container as a stunning patio feature. Despite its opulent appearance, 'Taiga' is completely hardy, demanding little attention and offering easy pruning. A simple annual cut back of the stems just above ground level is all it requires. With a height of 200cm (79") and a spread of 100cm (39"), this remarkable Clematis reigns as the king of your garden jungle this season, adding a touch of exotic beauty to your landscape Features and Benefits Graces gardens with a profusion of extravagant double two-toned blooms, reminiscent of a lion's mane As a free-flowering climber, it elegantly adorns fences and trellises, creating captivating displays that transform outdoor spaces With each passing year, it grows bigger and better, promising increasingly impressive displays of floral grandeur Violet petals with delicate white tips create a harmonious two-toned contrast, capturing attention and admiration Borne from Japanese breeding, 'Taiga' has charmed even the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show with its stunning presence Throughout summer, opulent blooms emerge against a backdrop of rich green foliage, creating a captivating ensemble Despite its opulent looks, 'Taiga' is completely hardy, undemanding, and easily pruned with annual stem cutbacks Supplied as 9cm pots Specifications Guarantee:N/A Model Number: KA8208 Plant type: Hardy Shrub Planting time: January to December Flowering time: June to September Sun/Shade: Sun or Semi Shade Dimensions Max Height: 200cm Max Spead: 100cm