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‘Carnaby’ is a showy Clematis, that is ready to bloom from May until July. It generates an abundance of large bright pink and lilac flowers, that smother a compact growing habit of fresh green foliage. Ideal for growing in large containers, spiralling along trellis, walls and obelisks, you can count on this Old man’s beard to create a vibrant summer display wherever placed. Position in semi shade and watch it thrive to a height of 250cm, along with a spread of 90cm. A classic two tone Clematis with pink sepals with a purple bar down the centre of them. Clematis ‘Carnaby’ is a beautiful Clematis to grow up the side of a pergoda, old shed, fence or wall with trellis. In a good year it will produce a second flush of flowers after the regular early summer blooms. It is also suitable for growing in patio containers, and obelisk planters are ideal, as they have a wooden frame which the Clematis can use as a support. Height: 250cm (98″). Spread 90cm (35″). Pruning group: 2. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3″) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.

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