Clematis alpina 'Imke' - C5 - trellis

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * shade tolerant

Growth habit
Alpine clematis 'Imke' is a creeping, climbing plant which can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1 - 1.5 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The carmine-red, bell-shaped flowers are double and appear from April to June. They grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

fruit
The fruits of Clematis alpina 'Imke' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Façade, rose garden

Root
Clematis alpina 'Imke' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.