Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’
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Overview
A beautiful mid-season clematis, produces a fine display of pale yellow buds which bloom into creamy white flowers. Tepals have a slightly deeper central bar tinged green as the flower opens, which fades as the flower matures. Stamens are short and not very significant. Flowers in early summer and again in late summer. Best grown against a dark background to show off the flowers, and out off full sun to prevent the flower bleaching.
Clematis ‘Guensey Cream’ is a large-flowered mid-season clematis (Pruning Group 2) that flowers in May to June typically with a second flush in late summer. It is very hardy and of good compact habit, making it ideal for an obelisk or trellis.
Pruning: Group 2 clematis should be lightly pruned in late February or March as well as after the first flush of flowers in summer. They should not be heavily pruned or flowering shoots will be lost. Remove dead or weak stems before growth begins and then check the remainder of the stems individually from the top down until a pair of healthy buds is reached: prune just above them, removing the spindly or damaged growth above Then prune again after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season. Prune back some stems by cutting to large buds or a strong side shoot immediately below the spent blooms.
Cultural information: Clematis perform best in a deep, rich soil that remains moist but well-drained. They like their heads in the sun but the base of the plant should be kept cool and shaded by other plants. A layer of pebbles at the base will also be beneficial. Plant your new clematis with the crown 5–8cm (2–3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level and keep it well watered during its first Spring and Summer. . Rootgrow (beneficial mycorrhizal beneficial fungi) sprinkled on the roots prior to planting will aid root development. Clematis are greedy feeders and benefit from regular feeding with Clematis Food.
Support: Clematis need to be well supported from the base upwards at all times as wind rock can cause the stems to break and wilt: they require a firm framework to grow on such as a trellis, obelisk or pergola using clematis plastic netting as additional support. Regularly tie in young shoots using a soft tie such as Flexi-tie. Alternatively allow them to scramble through a large established shrub.Â
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | White, Cream |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | May, June, September |
| Soil Type | Alkaline, Heavy clay, Normal |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 2.0-2.5m (6-8ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 2 Litre |
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