{"product_id":"clematis-crystal-fountain-3ltr-plant-51409053","title":"Clematis Plant 'Crystal Fountain'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular purple double flowers with eye-catching fluffy centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in early summer and early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact variety ideal for container growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2 clematis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis ‘Crystal Fountain’ adds exotic appeal to small spaces with its showy lavender-purple double flowers with their striking silvery-mauve fluffy centres. Flowering in early summer, with a second flush of flowers in early autumn, it looks spectacular trained up an obelisk or trellis. This compact clematis is ideal for containers, and grows in sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the compost moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting tips and hints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in the ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\nDig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant’s rootball. If your soil is heavy mix in a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/span\u003e before backfilling. Plant clematis deep, with the crown of the plant at least 5-8cm (3in) below ground level to encourage bushy plants. Firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly. Clematis prefer their roots to be cool, so plant with the roots in shade or shield them by placing tiles or stones around the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in containers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Plant in a container at least 45cm in diameter, with good drainage holes, filled with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emulti-purpose compost\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly in the first year after planting and in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGroup 2 clematis: Prune in late winter or early spring before growth starts, cutting out dead or spindly stems and cutting back the remaining stems to just above a strong leaf bud. Cut back by half in midsummer after the flowers have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\u0026gt;*Planting and flowering months below are subject to seasonal weather conditions.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantroops United Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"1 x 3L Plant","offer_id":53710502035729,"sku":"51409053","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/51409053_Clematis-Crystal-Fountain-3L-IH-May-23--01.jpg?v=1782491397","url":"https:\/\/plantroops.co.uk\/products\/clematis-crystal-fountain-3ltr-plant-51409053","provider":"Plantroops United Kingdom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}