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Codonopsis clematidea
  • 1 packet (50 seeds)
  • Price: £1.09
  1. gww1357 : 02401357

Codonopsis clematidea

Hardy Perennial Climber

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Experience Useful
  • Aftercare : Care Required
  • Ideal for : Borders, Rockeries
  • Height : 36 inches

Description

A quite rare and choice plant suitable for a well drained sunny or semi-shaded site in border, rockery or wall. When planted among shrubs will happily scramble through them. Palest blue, nodding, bell shaped 4cm (1½in) blooms, which reveal sumptuous orange and maroon centres when tilled. Flowers summer. Height 60-90cm (2-3ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sow from spring to mid summer on the surface of a good free draining, soilless compost. Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination. Keep the soil moist but not wet until germination which takes 7-40 days at 20C (70F).

Aftercare

Once established they are best not disturbed.