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Clematis 'Vancouver Sea Breeze'

• Large, outfacing, lavender-blue flowers appear in early summer on old wood, and again in late summer to fall on new growth.
• Climbing vine (requires support).
• Can also be allowed to trail along the ground as a groundcover, or over retaining walls.

Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Sun. Prune back to the highest set of healthy buds in spring. Plant 15cm (6 in.) deeper than pot level and mulch for winter.

Height: 1.5-2.5m (5-8 ft.), Spread: 1.2m (4 ft.)

Zone 4