Clematis integrifolia Mongolian Bells ('Psharlan') (I)

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Synonyms

Clematis integrifolia 'Psharlan'

Herbaceous Perennial

A compact, bushy deciduous perennial with dark green leaves. Blue, pink or white bell-shaped flowers with twisted edges are produced from early summer. This variety does not climb

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Clematis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or herbaceous perennials, mostly climbing by twining leaf-stalks, and often with showy flowers. Some have attractive fluffy seedheads in autumn
Name Status
Trade
Horticultural Group
Integrifolia Group clematis are woody-based subshrubs with non-climbing or semi-climbing herbaceous stems, and bell-shaped or flat flowers on the current year's growth, in summer and early autumn

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant herbaceous clematis in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in full sun, Ideal for ground cover or as an individual plant in a rock garden. See clematis cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Will germinate easily at room temperature; sow at a shallow depth in spring, summer or early autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 3 - can be cut back hard in February

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux