Clematis alpina, 'Frances Rivis'

Genus: Clematis

Species: alpina

Variety: 'Frances Rivis'

Family Name: Ranunculaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 355A

English Name(s): Austrian Clematis

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Type: Climber

Colour: Blue

Flowers: April, May

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors at any time. Sow 13mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 18-22°C. Germination is erratic, even under ideal conditions can take 30-270 days. If germination has not occurred after 4-6 weeks of warmth cold stratify. Move to 4°C. for 4-6 weeks then return to warmth. Repeat process until germination occurs. Do not discard the seed tray too soon. Cold stratification is not always required. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a moisture retentive, well-drained soil. The roots of the plant need to be keep cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles. Can be grown in containers which are at least 45cm deep.

Cultivation Instructions

Regular pruning encourages strong growth. If left unpruned you may have a plant of tangled stems with all flowers appearing above eye-level. Prune immediately after flowering in late spring when danger of frost has passed.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 18

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.