Arabella Clematis – 1 Gallon Pot

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With one of if not the longest bloom periods of any Clematis, ‘Arabella’ is a beautiful hybrid that combines the rambling habit of Clematis integrifolia with the larger flowers of a large-flowered clematis. From late spring through early fall, Arabella’s large 3 to 4 inch diameter flowers with cream anthers keep coming and changing colors throughout the season. Single flowers with slightly upturned sepal edges open deep violet-blue developing mauve and blue shades as they age until they end up a delicate soft blue. The result is a captivating array of soothing colors displayed simultaneously throughout the season. Excellent as a rambler in garden beds and shrub borders or trained on a trellis or obelisk in the garden or patio container. Also nice as a spiller over walls and boulders. With its everblooming nature, hardiness and bounty of color, it’s no wonder Arabella is a bestseller throughout the world!

The Arabella Clematis is ideal for growing as a rambler on the ground or trained to grow up an upright structure. On the ground it might reach 2 to 3 feet high and 7 feet wide, serving as a colorful border in garden beds, meandering through shrub borders, or as a spiller in containers or over walls. Trained to grow upright it can reach 5 to 7 feet high depending on the height of the structure, such as a fence, trellis or obelisk. Excellent for pots, planters and other containers for situating on patios, decks and around other outdoor living spaces where the beautiful and abundant flowers can be viewed from close up. A fine addition to Clematis gardens, blue theme gardens and Zen gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  3 feet apart to cover fences, trellises, and walls; 5 feet apart as a solid border or groundcover

Arabella Clematis is easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Though it tolerates dry periods when established, it will appreciate an occasional watering in prolonged periods of dry weather. Make sure not to plant this one too deep as it tends to smother the plant. It is quickly remontant, so when it’s finished with its flowering for the season in warm climates and appears to be losing steam, simply cut it will rebloom within 28 days.