Large Flowered Clematis Mixed Colours

Large Flowered Clematis Mixed Colours (Clematis x jackmanii) are deciduous climbing hybrids of the jackmanii type, growing 2 to 3m with large open flowers 10 to 15cm across from late spring through summer. Please note that these are sold as assorted colours: the colour cannot be chosen and varies from plant to plant, across purples, blues, pinks, reds and white.

Why you'll love it

• Very large flowers. Each open, flat flower is 10 to 15cm wide, among the largest of any garden climber.
• A long season. Flowering starts in late spring and continues through summer on the new season's growth.
• A surprise mix. A pack gives a range of colours, which suits a cottage planting where variety is the point.
• Compact for a climber. At 2 to 3m it fits a trellis panel, obelisk or arch without swamping it.
• Straightforward pruning. It is cut hard once a year in late winter, which is simple to remember.

Where it works best

Obelisks and trellis. Grow one plant on an obelisk in a border, or space plants 1 to 1.5m apart along a trellis for a run of mixed colour.

Through roses and shrubs. Let it climb through a climbing rose or an open shrub, which also shades its roots.

Large pots. It grows well in a deep container with a frame, in a spot where the pot is shaded and the top is in sun.

Growing Large Flowered Clematis in Australia

Position and climate. Tops in sun, roots cool and shaded. These are plants for cool temperate and warm temperate climates and are frost hardy. They perform poorly in the humid subtropics and tropics.

Soil. Rich, moist, well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Plant a little deep, with the top of the root ball about 5cm below the soil surface. Clematis wilt can occasionally collapse a stem, and a deep-planted clematis can reshoot from buds below ground.

Water and feed. Water deeply and regularly through the growing season and never let them dry out in summer. Mulch well. Feed in early spring and again as the first buds form.

Pruning. These are group 3 clematis, which flower on the current season's growth. In late winter cut all stems back hard to a pair of strong buds 20 to 30cm above the ground. If a stem wilts suddenly in summer, cut it off at the base and dispose of it.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Large Flowered Clematis Mixed Colours in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Each pack is an assortment and we cannot select or guarantee particular colours, so you may receive purples, blues, pinks, reds or white, and more than one plant of a colour. They are deciduous, so in the cooler months plants may arrive as bare or cut-back stems, which shoot in spring. Have a trellis or obelisk in place and handle the brittle stems gently. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse our climbers
• Plants for cool climates
• Perennial plants for a cottage garden
• Flowering plants for every season

Common questions

Can I choose the colours?

No. These are sold as assorted colours and the mix varies from pack to pack. If you need one particular colour, this line is not the right choice.

Why do I plant it deep?

Deep planting keeps dormant buds below the soil. If clematis wilt or damage takes a stem, the plant can send up new shoots from below.

Is it safe for pets?

No. Clematis are irritant and toxic if eaten, so keep them away from pets that chew plants.