{"product_id":"clematis-countess-of-lovelace-20cm-pot","title":"Clematis Countess of Lovelace - 20cm Pot","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"click and collect only\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/CNC_SP_Banner.png?v=1644031012\" width=\"480\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis ‘Countess of Lovelace’ is a beautiful deciduous climbing vine admired for its large, double pale blue flowers and elegant flowering display. Its softly coloured blooms create an attractive contrast against fresh green foliage, making it a lovely choice for adding colour and vertical interest to the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nProducing flowers approximately 10–17cm across, ‘Countess of Lovelace’ features multiple layers of delicate pale blue petals, giving the blooms a full, decorative appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFlowering from spring through to autumn, this attractive Clematis provides an extended season of colour under suitable growing conditions. Its moderate climbing habit makes it particularly well suited to trellises, archways, fences and other garden supports.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGrowing to approximately 3 metres high, ‘Countess of Lovelace’ works beautifully in cottage-style gardens, mixed borders and alongside other climbing plants. As a deciduous variety, it loses its foliage during winter before producing fresh growth in spring.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMature size: approximately 2.5–3 metres high, with spread depending on the support and growing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPlant in full sun to part shade, ideally in a position receiving morning sunlight with protection from harsh afternoon sun. In Melbourne gardens, a sheltered position will help protect the flowers during hot summer weather.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nClematis ‘Countess of Lovelace’ prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep the roots cool by applying mulch around the base or planting low-growing companion plants nearby.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWater regularly during establishment and maintain consistent soil moisture throughout the warmer months, particularly while the plant is actively growing and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Avoid excessive feeding, which can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPruning Group 2: Clematis ‘Countess of Lovelace’ flowers on both previous season's growth and new growth. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead or damaged stems and trimming remaining growth back to strong, healthy buds.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAvoid hard pruning, as this can reduce the early spring flowering display. A light trim after the first flush of flowers may encourage further flowering later in the season.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nProvide a trellis, climbing frame or other suitable support for the stems to climb. Clematis climbs by wrapping its leaf stalks around slender supports, so fine trellis or garden wire is particularly useful.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Trellises and climbing frames\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Garden arches and obelisks\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Fences and garden structures\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Cottage-style gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Mixed perennial borders\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Growing alongside climbing roses\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Adding vertical garden interest\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Pale blue and pastel garden designs\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Double-flowered garden displays\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Spring to autumn flowering colour\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Creating height in garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68322034614523,"sku":"clcol20","price":55.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/39645_Countess.jpg?v=1792040888","url":"https:\/\/warranglen.com.au\/products\/clematis-countess-of-lovelace-20cm-pot","provider":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}