Clematis 'Arabella', 2/3L pots & planters Whether planted as a focal

Whether planted as a focal point in a potager or garden bed or grown in a pot to add interest to a terrace or to frame a doorway

First published in 2001

In autumn these flowers form black seed pods

usually made of glass with two handles

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Tom Thumb' is a dense evergreen shrub of rounded habit

Clematis 'Arabella', 2/3L pots & planters Whether planted as a focalClematis Arabella is known as a semi herbaceous perennial, a non clinging variety that will scramble through neighbouring shrubs. Its compact nature also allows it to sit comfortably in a container where it will need a short support or obelisk for growth. From July September it bears masses of small blue flowers, that appear as violet, before fading to light blue.