Clematis Countess Of Lovelace

Clematis Countess of Lovelace, Clematis 'Countess of Lovelace', displays spectacular 7 double and semi double lavender mauve flowers that are produced on previous season's old wood in early summer. In late summer, beautiful single flowers are produced on the new season's growth. It's like having two varieties in one! 'Countess of Lovelace' is also an excellent choice for containers! 'Countess of Lovelace' needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs, over walls, cover stumps, and make perfect cover ups for unsightly service areas. Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply a generous mulch or a shallow rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Very reliable performers once established they take a season or two to get going. Groom this plant after first flowering by cutting back the top one third to one half of some stems.