Clematis 'Ramona' is a robust climber known for its large, pale lavender-blue flowers that feature striking dark red anthers. This variety blooms profusely from early summer through autumn, providing a long-lasting display of color in gardens. With a height of 400 cm and a spread of 100 cm, it is well-suited for vertical gardening, making it an excellent choice for trellises, pergolas, and walls.
The plant showcases deciduous dark green foliage and produces flowers that can reach up to 18 cm in diameter. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring cool, shaded roots. 'Ramona' is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and it performs best in moist, well-drained, fertile conditions. Hardy in the UK, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C, making it a resilient addition to any garden.
To maintain its vigor and encourage re-blooming, 'Ramona' should be pruned in late winter or early spring, with a light trim after the first flowering. This clematis is particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of the garden while providing a stunning visual display.
Growing Information
Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. 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.
