Clematis Raymond Evision ‘tsukiko’
€35.00
Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Clematis ‘Tsukiko’
- Botanical Name: Clematis ‘Tsukiko’
- Plant Type: Deciduous climbing clematis
- Mature Height: 2–3m (with support)
- Mature Spread: 80cm–1.2m
- Flowering Period: Summer into early autumn
- Flower Colour: Soft, luminous tones (often pale lavender to silvery-mauve, sometimes with a lighter centre)
- Hardiness: Hardy in UK & Ireland
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
- Aspect: Sun to part shade (best flowering with good light; keep roots cool)
- Maintenance: Low (hard prune once a year)
Description
Clematis ‘Tsukiko’ is a beautifully refined summer-flowering clematis, loved for its soft, luminous colouring and generous performance. It brings that “calm glow” to a trellis, arch, pergola or fence — a climber that feels elegant rather than loud, and one that pairs effortlessly with roses, shrubs, and cottage-garden planting.
Because it’s a Group 3 clematis, it flowers on new growth, which makes it wonderfully straightforward to care for: prune it hard once a year, then enjoy fresh, vigorous growth and flowers through the summer months. It’s a great choice for customers who want clematis impact without complicated pruning.
As ever, the clematis rule is the one that matters most: head in the sun, feet in the shade. Keep the roots cool and moist, give it something to climb, and it will do the rest.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting:
Plant in spring or autumn. Choose a spot in sun or part shade with a support in place (trellis, wires, obelisk). Dig a generous hole and enrich with compost. Plant the clematis 5–8cm deeper than it sits in the pot to encourage strong shoots from the base. Water well and mulch to keep roots cool.
Plant in spring or autumn. Choose a spot in sun or part shade with a support in place (trellis, wires, obelisk). Dig a generous hole and enrich with compost. Plant the clematis 5–8cm deeper than it sits in the pot to encourage strong shoots from the base. Water well and mulch to keep roots cool.
Soil Preparation:
Clematis love fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil. Improve heavy soil with compost and grit; improve light soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect the root zone.
Clematis love fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil. Improve heavy soil with compost and grit; improve light soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect the root zone.
Watering & Feeding:
Water regularly in the first year and during dry spells. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser, then again in early summer to support strong flowering. Clematis in pots will need more consistent watering and feeding than those in the ground.
Water regularly in the first year and during dry spells. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser, then again in early summer to support strong flowering. Clematis in pots will need more consistent watering and feeding than those in the ground.
Pruning
Late winter / early spring (Feb–March):
- Cut all stems back to 20–30cm above soil level.
- Make cuts just above a pair of strong buds.
- Remove any dead or weak stems completely.
This hard prune encourages lots of fresh new shoots from the base — and that new growth is where this clematis makes its flowers.
During the season:
Tie in new growth as it climbs. Deadheading is optional; steady watering and feeding are what keep the display going.
Tie in new growth as it climbs. Deadheading is optional; steady watering and feeding are what keep the display going.
Pests & Problems:
Watch for slugs/snails on young shoots. Planting slightly deeper and keeping soil evenly moist helps reduce the risk of clematis wilt. Good airflow helps keep foliage clean.
Watch for slugs/snails on young shoots. Planting slightly deeper and keeping soil evenly moist helps reduce the risk of clematis wilt. Good airflow helps keep foliage clean.
Design Notes:
Perfect for trellis panels, arches, pergolas, and weaving through shrubs and roses. Gorgeous with whites, soft pinks, lavender, and silvery foliage — or used as a “softener” beside deeper purples.
Perfect for trellis panels, arches, pergolas, and weaving through shrubs and roses. Gorgeous with whites, soft pinks, lavender, and silvery foliage — or used as a “softener” beside deeper purples.
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