Clematis Mrs N Thompson

Clematis ‘Mrs N Thompson’ is a truly remarkable climbing variety, part of the celebrated Raymond Evison collection, known for combining vibrant colour with a manageable growth habit. Its distinctive bi-colour flowers are the hallmark of this variety, featuring a harmonious blend of deep violet-blue sepals accented by a vivid magenta-pink central stripe. This striking contrast creates a sense of depth and luminosity, giving the impression of a hand-painted floral masterpiece on every bloom.

The flowering season begins in early summer, with an abundant display of star-shaped flowers covering the compact, tidy plant. The first flush is often followed by a second bloom in late summer, ensuring the vertical garden remains rich with colour throughout the warmer months. The flowers’ velvety texture enhances their luxurious appearance, catching the sunlight to create subtle highlights and shadows that accentuate the intricate petal structure.

Clematis ‘Mrs N Thompson’ is a compact and tidy climber, typically reaching 1.2–1.5 metres in height, with a spread of 0.8–1 metre. Its manageable size makes it perfect for small gardens, balconies, and container planting, while still providing substantial floral impact. The plant’s neat habit allows it to be trained over arches, pergolas, or trellises without overwhelming neighbouring plants, making it an excellent choice for vertical interest in confined spaces. Despite its smaller frame, it produces a generous volume of blooms during both early and late summer, ensuring a continuous display of colour. Its compact growth also makes it suitable for mixed borders, where it can be woven through silver-foliage shrubs or roses to highlight its striking bi-colour flowers.

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