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Clematis patens 'The Vagabond'

Clematis patens The Vagabond
Early Large-flowered Clematis

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Plant received very well packaged. Half of it is dead and the other half has small leaves indicating it is alive. There is good hope of having beautiful flowers in the near future.

Dominique, 11/03/2023

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'The Vagabond' Clematis is a stunning climbing perennial that quickly covers a wall with deep purple star-shaped flowers veined with burgundy.  
Flower size
18 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

The Clematis 'The Vagabond' is a beautiful climbing perennial, compact, with large deep violet flowers veined with purple-red.

From June to September, this robust plant, 2.5m (8ft), forms a wall of star-shaped flowers with six petals, deep violet veined with purple-red and chartreuse anthers, 18 cm (7in) in diameter. Its deciduous ovate, lanceolate, green leaves, 10cm (4in) long, are carried by rambling stems that twine around their support with tendrils. At the end of flowering, fruits appear, topped with a silvery grey feathery style, very decorative.

Originally from the northern hemisphere, the Clematis The Vagabond likes a clay-siliceous, well-worked, deep, fresh and fertile soil, in a sunny position with the base in the shade. To achieve this, plant ground cover plants. The east is suitable. Watch out for aphids!

The Clematis The Vagabond, "Queen of the Climbers", perfectly adorns trellises, fences, obelisks, arches, trees, and bushes. In a pot on a terrace, it will work wonders! Combine several species of clematis or marry them with red climbing roses!

Tips: Avoid excessive fertilisation that stimulates foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to avoid excessive moisture that promotes wilt disease.

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Clematis patens 'The Vagabond' (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis patens 'The Vagabond' (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to August
Flower size 18 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

patens

Cultivar

The Vagabond

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early Large-flowered Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6810001

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Planting and care

Spring or autumn is the best time to plant the Clematis 'The Vagabond'. You should plant it at a depth of 8cm (3in), with the root ball laid flat on the soil instead of vertically as usual. Ensure the top is exposed to the sun while the base remains in the shade. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to promote new shoots. After planting, prune the stems to 30cm (12in) from the base above a pair of buds. Train them loosely to help the plant cling on its own later. In March, the subsequent pruning will involve cutting back all the stems from the previous year to 20cm (8in) above the ground.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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