About 'Elsa Spath' Clematis:

'Elsa Spath' Clematis is widely thought to be one of the finest blue clematis ever developed. It is a stunning variety producing a profusion of large blue-purple flowers with beautiful paler violet bars and striking anthers, which fade from plum red to pale cream.
They flower continuously from late spring to early autumn, bringing a valuable shock of colour to the summer garden.

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Great for your garden:

'Elsa Spath' prefers a nice sheltered position in sun or partial shade. It is a versatile clematis, and despite being pretty vigorous can still be planted in containers and so enjoyed in even the smallest of gardens.

It's a brilliant choice for growing up over a trellis or pergola, and can make a wonderful companion for other climbers such as roses. Due to its vigour it can be planted at the base of a small tree and trained to ramble through its branches, which can look really stunning.

It is such a strong performer in the garden that is has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

'Elsa Spath' Clematis characteristics.

Flower colour: Blue-purple

Flower shape: Large, open star, overlapping pointed petals

Fragrance: Mild

Repeating: Yes

Approximate flowering season: May - September

Final height and spread: 4m x 1m

Pruning Group 2

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Look out for:

As with all clematis caterpillars, earwigs and aphids can sometimes be a problem. Hand pick where possible, and spray if necessary.

Trivia:

'Elsa Spath' was introduced in 1891 by Franz Ludwig Spath.

The Spath family owned one of the worlds best known and prestigious nurseries of the 19th and 20th Centuries, situated in the Baumschulenweg district of Berlin. The nursery remained in the family until 1945 when Spaths son Helmut was very sadly executed by the Nazis for speaking out against the regime.

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How to grow 'Elsa Spath' Clematis:

'Elsa Spath' Clematis can be grown easily following the Clematis planting guide.

Can be planted facing any aspect, away from strong winds.

Likes sun or partial shade, with the roots shaded and cool.

Prefers a well drained but moist and fertile soil.

Needs support through wires, trellis or frame

Looks great planted at the base of a small ornamental or fruit tree where it can climb up through the branches.

Can be grown to compliment another climbers; would look particularly good with the paler bloomed climbing or rambling roses.

Can be planted in a large container in good quality compost.

Must be fed regularly through growing season

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Delivery: Our standard delivery charges are:

Small box (Orders containing only seedlings or rooted cuttings) £7.20 including VAT per order (FREE For ORDERS Over £60 inc VAT)
Standard box (Bareroots up to 1.2m) £11.40 including VAT per order (FREE For ORDERS Over £60 inc VAT)
Large box (Pots up to and incl. 7.5L) £15.00 including VAT per order (FREE For ORDERS Over £100 inc VAT)
Trees & Hedging (Bareroots & trees 1.2m+) £18.00 including VAT per order (FREE For ORDERS Over £120 inc VAT)
Pallets (Root balls, large pots, trees etc) £60.00 including VAT per order (FREE For ORDERS Over £240 inc VAT)

Because couriers sometimes experience delays, we schedule delivery by week, not by day. Therefore, please plan your planting day for the weekend at the end of the delivery week or for the week following delivery, at the earliest.
We will email you the day before your plants are due to arrive.

*Surcharges to the Highlands and Islands still apply.

Payment: We do not charge your card until we begin to prepare your order for packing.

Guarantee: If any plants die within a year, we will replace them. We only ask that you follow our planting & growing instructions and sent us clear photographs of the dead plants in situ, so we can help to make sure that the replacement plants succeed. You only pay for the delivery of the replacements.

Please note that our guarantee is void if there is a hosepipe ban in your area: your newly planted hedging must be watered in dry weather while it is establishing. The best way to water is very thoroughly every few days: at least once a week if there is no heavy rain.

Our nursery has been supplying container grown and bareroot hedging plants to gardeners, farmers and town planners since 1949. Our website started in 2003, so we do understand the concerns that you may have about buying hedging plants online. If any of your plants are damaged when they arrive or if you are otherwise not satisfied with your order after you inspect it, please repackage it and contact us. We will give you a refund or send replacements and send a courier to come and collect the unwanted plants.

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