Clematis Early Sensation

Clematis ‘Early Sensation’ (Cartmanii Group) is a compact, evergreen climber valued for its finely divided green foliage and masses of small, white, early spring flowers. Best grown in full sun or light shade in well-drained, moderately fertile soil, it is ideal for covering trellis, obelisks or a warm, sheltered wall. This climber requires a suitable support to establish and grow. In mild areas it can remain evergreen; provide shelter from cold winds and protect from hard frost. Approximate mature size: height 23m; spread 11.5m.

This climbing plant has been trained onto a supporting frame to create a neat, well-shaped specimen that is ready for planting. As it grows, new shoots can be guided and secured to continue developing its natural shape.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil Hardiness: Borderline hardy (RHS H3); shelter from hard frost Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:march
flowering:april
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden
gardenstyle:architectural