{"title":"1-3 Litre Climbing Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose from our 1-3 litre climbing plants, perfect for adding height, coverage and aesthetic appeal to fences, trellises and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lonicera-hybrid-goldflame-2-ltr-plant-51402085","title":"Honeysuckle 'Goldflame'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScented flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous semi-evergreen shrubby honeysuckle with very fragrant tubular flowers in summer, sometimes followed by red berries. It grows well in sun or light shade, and can be trained over a support framework. Not self-twining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":32750944419891,"sku":"51402085","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5140-2085LoniceraHybridGoldflame.jpg?v=1616145788"},{"product_id":"clematis-grandiflora-2-ltr-plant-51402073","title":"Clematis 'Grandiflora'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant flowers in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-twining climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill grow in light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 1 clematis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis montana ‘Grandiflora’ is a vigorous self-twining climber that flowers prolifically in late spring, producing masses of large white scented flowers. Train over a large fence or wall where it has space to spread out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis montana is a group 1 clematis and should be pruned soon after flowering is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":32750946615347,"sku":"51402073","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Clematis-Alba-3-Nova.jpg?v=1770966698"},{"product_id":"clematis-westerplatte-2-ltr-plant-51402083","title":"Clematis 'Westerplatte'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaroon-red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup 2 clematis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Westerplatte' is a true red clematis, with fantastic maroon-red flowers that deepen to crimson as they age. It flowers in late spring and again in early autumn. A compact variety, good for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Westerplatte' is a group 2 clematis and should be lightly pruned in early spring and again in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":32750947303475,"sku":"51402083","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Clematis-Westerplatte.jpg?v=1770967543"},{"product_id":"lonicera-hybrid-graham-thomas-2-ltr-plant-51402086","title":"Honeysuckle 'Graham Thomas'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScented flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for wildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonicera periclymenum 'Graham Thomas' is a deciduous climber with very fragrant pale yellow flowers in mid- to late summer. A vigorous, self-twining climber ideal for covering a fence or wall, growing in sun or light shade. Popular with pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":56199360938363,"sku":"51405101","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":56199360971131,"sku":"51405103","price":17.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":32750948384819,"sku":"51402086","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5140-2086LoniceraHybridGrahamThomas.jpg?v=1616145740"},{"product_id":"trachelospermum-jasminoides-3-ltr-51405506","title":"Star Jasmine Plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for a sheltered sunny wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) is an evergreen climber with woody stems that will twine around wire supports with a little training. Clusters of starry white flowers appear in summer, with a heady fragrance that is most noticeable in the evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\nIn mild areas, star jasmine can be grown outdoors in a well-drained, fertile soil, against a sunny sheltered wall. In areas with very cold winters (below -10°C\/14°F) it is best grown as a conservatory plant.\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly from spring to autumn and apply a general purpose fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune in spring if necessary to remove damaged or overcrowded stems and to keep to desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e?such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpring Months:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSummer Months:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutumn Months:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter Months:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 3L Plant","offer_id":39313293901875,"sku":"51405506","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5140-5506_Trachelospermum-Jasminoides-3-Ltr-IH-2.jpg?v=1723645847"},{"product_id":"clematis-bees-jubilee-2ltr-plant-51402091","title":"Clematis 'Bees Jubilee'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular early-flowering clematis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep pink flowers in early summer and again in early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClematis Group 2 – prune in late winter\/early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis ‘Bees’ Jubilee’ is a much-loved early-flowering variety producing large deep pink flowers with a dark pink stripe down each petal. It flowers in early summer and often again in early autumn, and grows well in sun or light shade. This relatively compact variety can also be grown in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClematis ‘Bees’ Jubilee’ is in Group 2 so should be pruned in late winter or early spring, and again immediately after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting tips and hints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Clematis should be planted deep, so that the top of the rootball is at least 7cm (3in) below the soil. When backfilling, mix in a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a pot at least 40cm in diameter and 45cm deep, with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":39713077297203,"sku":"51402091","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51402091-Clematis-Bees-Jubilee-2L-Apr-24-IH-02.jpg?v=1717496151"},{"product_id":"clematis-rubens-2l-plant-51405962","title":"Clematis 'Rubens'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant four-petalled pink flowers in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous deciduous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for covering a fence or training against a wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in sun or part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmothered in masses of four-petalled pink flowers in spring, vigorous deciduous climber Clematis montana ‘Rubens’ is great for covering long stretches of fencing or training against a large wall. Growing well in sun or part shade, it adds gorgeous late spring colour to the garden, and with its prominent stamens it’s also a valuable early food source for pollinators. Give it plenty of space to spread out and provide a support frame or wires for the stems to twine around.\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 the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil 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\n Dig 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\" https: target=\"\" _blank\u003esoil improver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before backfilling. Plant clematis deep, with the crown of the plant at least5-8cm (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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\" https: target=\"\" _blank\u003emulti-purpose compost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGroup 1 clematis: Prune after flowering if necessary to keep the plant to size. 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This eye-catching clematis looks sensational in early summer, and often produces a second flush of flowers in early autumn. A vigorous self-twining climber, it can be trained over a pergola or a large obelisk.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":56276252295547,"sku":"51406078","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":56276252328315,"sku":"51406079","price":14.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":41569670758451,"sku":"51405964","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51405964_Clematis-Mrs-Thompson-_hybrid_-2L-Nova-1.jpg?v=1705309241"},{"product_id":"clematis-comtesse-de-bouchard-2l-plant-51405965","title":"Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard'","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBig mauve-pink flowers in summer and early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelf-twining climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWill grow in sun and light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGroup 3 clematis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard' is a vigorous climber with large mauve-pink flowers from June to September. It will grow in sun or part shade and looks gorgeous trained up an obelisk or trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard' is a group 3 clematis and should be hard pruned in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e?such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. 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