Clematis alpina 'Imke'

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Clematis alpina ‘Imke’ is an early flowering climber with delicate creamy-yellow, bell-shaped blooms. Compact, hardy and easy to grow, it is ideal for trellises, arches and containers and performs well even in light shade.

1 x 9cm Plant

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£11.99

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Key Features

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

2.5 m

Position:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Suitable for:

Patio, Cottage Garden, Small Gardens, Walls & Fences, Wildlife Garden

Plant Type:

Hardy Perennial

Soil Type:

Moist, well-drained

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Flowering

Flowering
  • Early flowering clematis with delicate bell-shaped blooms
  • Soft creamy-yellow flowers with subtle green tones
  • Compact climber ideal for trellises, arches and containers
  • Hardy and reliable with excellent performance in light shade

Clematis alpina ‘Imke’ is a charming early flowering climber that brings gentle colour and elegance to the garden in spring. Its nodding, bell-shaped flowers open in soft creamy-yellow shades with a hint of green, creating a fresh and understated display that suits both traditional and modern garden settings. Flowering early in the season, it is an excellent choice for adding interest before many other climbers come into bloom.

 

With a compact growth habit, ‘Imke’ is well suited to smaller gardens, patios and container planting, as well as training over trellises, arches and fences. As a member of the alpina group, it is fully hardy and particularly tolerant of cooler conditions and light shade, making it a dependable option for north-facing walls or sheltered positions. This clematis requires minimal pruning and will quickly establish into a neat, attractive climber that returns each year with reliable early colour.

Guide To Plant Sizes

Guide to Perennial Plant Sizes

Our Perennial Plants come in sizes from Professional Grower Plugs up to 7.5L. Different sizes are at different maturity levels which alters their planting instructions.

Professional Grower Plugs

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your Professional Grower Plugs in plug trays in a box. These are designed to keep your plants secure and to prevent damage in transit. Professional Grower Plugs will require growing-on and hardening off in larger pots, please read our ‘How to grow’ guide.

Plugs

Plug plants are larger and more mature than our Professional Grower Plugs, you will receive your Plugs in plug trays in a box. Plugs will require hardening off in larger pots, please read our ‘How to grow’ guide.

Garden Ready Plants

Our largest, most mature Plug plants, you will receive your Garden Ready Plug Plants in plug trays in a box. Garden Ready Plants are mature enough to be planted straight out into its final position.

9cm, 1L and Larger

You will receive your plant in a pot.

If you have ordered your perennial during autumn or winter, it may appear yellow or have no flowers/leaves. The plant is still healthy and ready to plant straight out into its final position but looks different during different seasons.

Bare Root Perennials

Delivered without a pot or compost, Bare Rooted plants are dormant plants. Don't be fooled by their appearance - bare roots are bursting with energy and planting them in autumn and winter is the best way to guarantee strong, healthy and thriving plants in spring and summer. Bare Roots require soaking in water before planting, please read our ‘How to grow’ guide.

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