Clematis T.H. Barker & Son


T. H. Barker & Son
Baines Paddock Nursery
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
Cumbria, LA12 8PF, UK
Tel: 015395 58236

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These are the plants we all associate with the word 'clematis'. They are big, bold, bright, colourful and though they look fragile are actually perfectly hardy down to -20°C. The biggest drawback is that they can sometimes suffer from clematis wilt, a disappointing and deeply aggravating trait though it is by no means as common as is sometimes thought and careful feeding and siting can minimise this problem considerably. The range of colours and the sheer size of some of the flowers beggars belief - truly the Queen of Climbers. Treat them well - much is expected of them and they need plenty of food and water. In spite of their exotic appearance they are basically hedgerow plants - the adage 'feet in shade, head in sun' is perfectly accurate. They can be grown in containers or as specimen plants on their own, but, being sociable, look equally good in a mixed border. The doubled flowered forms look particularly astounding and will need careful siting away from strong wind and driving rain. In general, none of them like being battered though I have seen Nelly Moser and others thriving in a deeply inhospitable garden with howling winds coming off the Duddon Estuary. The owner said he had lost more than half his plants but those that survived got used to the conditions, taking a little longer to establish. There is something for everyone here, whatever the aspect, sun or shade, short or tall. The majority flower intermittently all summer or with a large flush of flowers in spring, followed by a smaller display in the autumn. Temp. Zones 3/4 - 9
Sorry, we are no longer able to provide a mail order service. Visitors to the nursery are welcome.

Prices: 2 litre plants from £6.50 - 4 litre plants from £12.50 - Available at the nursery only. See Introduction page for opening times

Description

Flowers

Height

Aspect

Prune

TESHIO: New Very spiky double flowers of lilac blue produced in great quantity on a very compact plant. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft Any 2
THE BRIDE: Pure white flowers (What else?) of comparatively small size some 4" across but produced in great quantity. Very pretty. Jun-Sep 6-8ft E.S.W 2
THE PRESIDENT: AGM Good old clematis. Handsome large deep purple-blue flowers are still enormously popular. It's easy, undemanding and almost constantly in bloom all summer. 6-8" diam. Jun-Sep 8-12ft Any 2
THE VAGABOND: Great name for a super plant. Marvellous rich purple flowers with red cast and amazing cream stamens on a very compact plant, perfect in containers. Exceptionally long flowering period. Will tolerate semi-shade but does best in sun. Jun-Oct 5-6ft Sun 2
TRIANON: Attractive light reddish pink pointed flowers. Much admired at the nursery when in flower. 6-8" diam. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft Any 2
TSUZUKI: A very free flowering white with yellow stamens. Holds up well in all weathers and has proved to be an extraordinarily good plant. Strong stemmed and robust. 5-7" diam. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft Any 2
TWILIGHT: Dusky mauve washed pink, very unusual colouring and very free flowering. A belter and does best in sun. 6-8" diam. Jul-Oct 8-10ft E.S.W 2
VERONICA'S CHOICE: Frothy frilly very double flowers of pale lavender with shades of rosy lilac. 4-6" diam. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft E.S.W 2
VICTORIA: Rosy purple, changing shades to mauve but lovely in all it's stages. An excellent late variety, vigorous & free flowering. 4-6" diam. Jun-Sep 10-12ft Any 3
VILLE DE LYON: Very robust and can get quite large - likes a sunny position. Raspberry pink flowers shading to crimson round the edges provide sheets of colour all summer long. Similar to Ernest Markham and a better choice for a northern garden. 4-6" diam. Jun-Oct 10-12ft E.S.W 3
VIOLET CHARM New Very pointed tepals of mid-violet blue with red stamens produced in ample quantities. Jun-Sep 6-8ft Any 2
VIOLET ELIZABETH: D Large double. Lilac-pink flowers with yellow centre. September flowers single. Good container plant. May,Jun
& Sep
8-10ft Any 2
VOLUCEAU: Petunia red sepals with yellow stamens. Flowers go on and on. Wonderful! 4-6" diam. Jun-Sep 8-10ft Any 3
VYVYAN PENNELL: AGM Absolutely gorgeous double of violet blue with reddish shades. Autumn flowers are an equally lovely lavender-blue with creamy yellow stamens. 6-8" diam. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft E.S.W 2
WADA'S PRIMROSE: Very large creamy white flowers with a deeper cream central bar accented by yellow stamens. Lightens a shady place beautifully. 7-9"diam. May,Jun
& Sep
8-10ft Any 2
WALTER PENNEL: New D Dusky mauve-pink semi-double flowers with cream stamens. Sturdy strong stemmed plant, flowering single in the autumn. May,Jun
& Sep
6-8ft Any 2
WARSAW NIKE: (Nee-kay) Very deep lush velvet purple with golden stamens (Papal colours always look good). Extremely free flowering and robust but not too tall. 6-8"diam. Jun-Sep 6-8ft E.S.W 3
W.E. GLADSTONE: One of the largest flowers, full of self importance. Pointed lilac blue sepals with purple-red stamens. 8-10" diam. Jun-Sep 8-12ft E.S.W 2
WESTERPLATTE: New A Polish variety, rich wine red with very rounded tepals and even darker red anthers. Long flowering season and compact, so good for containers. Jun-Sep 6ft Any 2
WILHELMINA TULL: Deep violet flowers, red bar and gold stamens. 6-7" diam. May,Jun
& Sep
8-10ft E.S.W 2
WILLIAM KENNETT: Crimped edges to the over-lapping sepals of deep lavender blue. Flowers all summer and is very vigorous. Can be pruned hard in Feb. to limit size - it's flowering ability will still be excellent. 6-8" diam. Jun-Sep 12-18ft Any 2
YUKIKOMACHI: (sigh) New Large crisp white flowers edged in lavender blue with green-gold stamens. Quite wonderful. Compact and good in containers, best in semi-shade to protect colouring. May-Jun 6-8ft Light
Shade
2
Contact: Rachel
  rachel@ukclematis.co.uk
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