Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ is a popular, compact (8ft/2.5m) deciduous climber featuring large, creamy-yellow flowers that fade to white. Ideal for containers and small gardens, it blooms in late spring and again in late summer, often cultivated by Raymond Evison Clematis. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, requiring moist, well-drained soil.
Key Characteristics & Care:
- Flowers: Large, creamy-yellow blossoms often with green-tinged bars, maturing to white with contrasting yellow anthers.
- Blooming Period: First flush in May–July, with a second, reliable bloom in late summer/autumn if deadheaded.
- Habit: Compact, making it excellent for pots, containers, and small spaces.
- Position: Prefers sun to part-shade, ideally with roots kept cool and moist.
- Pruning: Low-maintenance (Group 2), requiring only light pruning to maintain shape.
Origin:
The variety is closely associated with Raymond Evison Clematis’s Guernsey nursery, known for producing high-quality, free-flowering hybrids.
The variety is closely associated with Raymond Evison Clematis’s Guernsey nursery, known for producing high-quality, free-flowering hybrids.
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