Clematis Baroness Fookes
Stunning blossoms in deep, velvety purple
-10 to -15°C
Good for Pollinators
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Named after the famous plant breeder, Clematis 'Baroness Fookes' is a breathtaking perennial vine that will transform your garden into a vibrant, verdant oasis. Renowned for its stunning deep purple flowers, this climber boasts large, velvety blooms reaching up to 15cm in diameter. Each flower features a unique, star-shaped structure with paler hues to the outer petals for extra visual interest and hints of subtle sophistication. 'Baroness Fookes' blooms from May to July, with a second flush of flowers in September ensuring your garden remains captivating throughout the growing season. This versatile clematis thrives in a variety of conditions, from sunny spots to partial shade, reaching a mature height of around 1.2m, spreading to around 90cm. An excellent choice for trellis, fences, pergolas and container gardens. Plants are hardy to around -15°C (H5) and easy going enough for busy and novice gardeners, as well as the more experienced among us. Plant this vigorous, climbing, perennial shrub in moist, well-drained soil of any kind and position in sun or partial shade, ensuring your clematis has its roots shaded from full sun.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Clematis 'Baroness Fookes' |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Format | 7cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.20 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.90 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Climbing | Yes |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
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