{"product_id":"3x-clematis-justa-65cm-o15","title":"Clematis Justa - 3 plants - Ø15 - ↨65cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Justa' is a particularly appealing variety, prized for its exceptionally \u003cb\u003efree-flowering\u003c\/b\u003e nature and tidy, non-aggressive habit. It is a \u003cb\u003edeciduous\u003c\/b\u003e climber, meaning its leaves will drop in the autumn and fresh new foliage will emerge in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most notable feature is the profusion of dainty, star-shaped \u003cb\u003eflowers\u003c\/b\u003e. These are a lovely \u003cb\u003epale lavender-blue or mauve-blue\u003c\/b\u003e, with each sepal often having a subtle light purple or lilac bar down the middle, beautifully contrasting with a central boss of prominent creamy-yellow stamens. This abundance of blooms appears reliably from \u003cb\u003emidsummer to early autumn\u003c\/b\u003e (typically July through to September), giving you months of colour. It is generally not considered to be a strongly \u003cb\u003escented\u003c\/b\u003e variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize and Growing Habit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some of its more vigorous cousins, 'Justa' is celebrated for being a wonderfully \u003cb\u003ecompact\u003c\/b\u003e variety. It rarely exceeds an ultimate \u003cb\u003eheight of 1.5 to 2.5 metres\u003c\/b\u003e (around 5 to 8 feet) and has a relatively modest spread. This makes it a perfect plant for smaller gardens, courtyards, or, very notably, for growing in \u003cb\u003econtainers\u003c\/b\u003e on a patio, where its height can be easily managed on a small obelisk or trellis. It climbs by twining its leaf stalks around supports, so a trellis or wiring is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clematis is generally very \u003cb\u003eeasy to care for\u003c\/b\u003e and is fully hardy in the UK climate. It thrives best when planted in \u003cb\u003emoist, well-drained soil\u003c\/b\u003e. Like most clematis, it prefers a planting spot where its \u003cb\u003e'head is in the sun'\u003c\/b\u003e (or light shade) to encourage flowering, but its \u003cb\u003e'feet are in the shade'\u003c\/b\u003e to keep the roots cool. You can achieve this by planting other low-growing perennials at its base or simply adding a layer of pebbles or mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e should be regular, especially during the first few growing seasons, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Justa' belongs to Pruning Group 3 (or the \u003ci\u003eViticella\u003c\/i\u003e Group), which makes its maintenance incredibly simple. In \u003cb\u003elate winter or early spring\u003c\/b\u003e, you can \u003cb\u003eprune\u003c\/b\u003e the entire plant back hard—simply cut all the previous year’s stems down to a pair of strong buds about 20-30cm (8-12 inches) above ground level. This yearly 'hard pruning' keeps the plant tidy and stimulates vigorous new growth for a fantastic flowering display that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Clematis are generally considered to be mildly toxic. They contain protoanemonin, which can act as a \u003cb\u003eskin irritant\u003c\/b\u003e and is \u003cb\u003eharmful if eaten\u003c\/b\u003e. It is best to wear gloves when pruning and ensure pets or children do not ingest any part of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53690168967500,"sku":"7651","price":43.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_01828b36-b634-43fb-b751-9d4d5c506100.jpg?v=1761318811","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/en\/products\/3x-clematis-justa-65cm-o15","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}