Clematis macropetala ‘Wesselton’
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Overview
‘Wesselton’ is a very unusual and noteworthy variety. Buds emerge in early spring and are an attractive bronze colour. The flowers are nodding and bell shaped, with the outer petals of the flowers soft lilac blue and whiter tones at the base, with white staminodes in the centre. Produces silvery seed heads in the summer. A very appealing plant to give an early season display.
This belongs to the macropetala group of clematis. This is a Chinese species that is very similar to the European species alpina. As a general rule C. macropetala has more open nodding semi-double flowers while C. alpina has single nodding flowers with four tepals. It is an early season clematis (Pruning Group 1) that flowers early in the year on shoots produced in the previous summer.
Pruning: Group 1 clematis do not need regular pruning but may be pruned if necessary after flowering in mid- to late spring. Trim overlong branches and prune back dead or winter-damaged shoots to a pair of healthy buds. Old congested plants can be renovated by cutting all stems back almost to the base, just after flowering. To restore the plants vigour apply Blood, Fish and Bone, mulch and water in dry spells. Wait at least three years before pruning hard again.
Cultural information: Clematis macropetala and its cultivars are extremely hardy and ideal for cold exposed positions. They 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. Clematis are greedy feeders and benefit from regular feeding with Chempak 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 trees or large established shrubs.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour | Blue, Lavender |
| Flower Type | Double |
| Flowering Month | March, April, May |
| Soil Type | Alkaline, Heavy clay, Normal |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Award | |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 1.5–2.5 metres (5-8ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 2 Litre, 3 Litre Deep |
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