Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' (Large-flowered pink clematis) — H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' flower in the shade? It flowers better in partial shade than in full sun — it’s one of the few large-flowered clematis suited to east or west exposures, where its soft pink is brighter and lasts longer than in full sun.
Can Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' grow in a pot? Yes, its compact growth of 2 to 3 m makes it one of the clematis best suited for container growing — in a large pot of at least 30 cm with regular watering and a sturdy support.
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌸 Large soft pink flowers 12–15 cm from June to September • 🔄 Blooms on new wood — easy pruning • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy to –20 °C • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
The Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid', or large-flowered pink clematis, is a deciduous climber from a horticultural selection in Europe (UK), among the most floriferous in the collection. Its large star-shaped soft pink flowers 12 to 15 cm, with slightly wavy tepals and a contrasting center of purple stamens, bloom in successive waves from June to September on the year’s shoots. Among the clematis in the clematis collection, it is the most generous and compact pink variety.
Undemanding, very easy to prune (group 3, short cut in February), it grows well in large containers or in the ground — an ideal choice for a partially shaded balcony or terrace.
Which large-flowered clematis to choose?
The Verdeia clematis collection offers many varieties with distinct colors. Here’s how to place 'Hagley Hybrid' among the catalog references:
- Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' (this plant) — soft pink flowers with purple stamens, 12–15 cm, June-September, group 3 (short pruning in February). The most floriferous pink variety, compact (2 to 3 m), ideal in pots or small spaces.
- Clematis 'Niobe' — large deep velvet red flowers, group 2, reblooming May-September. The choice for an intense and dramatic color on a pergola.
- Clematis 'The President' — large deep violet flowers, reblooming June-September. The choice for a striking violet-pink contrast paired with 'Hagley Hybrid' on the same support.
- Clematis 'Miss Bateman' — large white flowers streaked with green, early bloom May-June. The choice for a white-pink duo starting in May.
Exposure & location
'Hagley Hybrid' is the clematis best suited to partial shade — its soft pink is even brighter and more intense sheltered from harsh full sun. Its moderate size (2 to 3 m) makes it especially suitable for small trellises, containers, and balconies where more vigorous varieties would be hard to control.
- Exposure: bright partial shade or gentle sun — avoid midday full sun that fades the flowers.
- Support: trellis, wire mesh, pergola, or arch — the petioles coil themselves around any thin support.
- Soil: fertile, cool, and well-drained — base in shade or mulched.
- In a pot: large container of at least 30 cm — one of the clematis varieties best suited for container growing.
Place a low perennial or a slate at the base to keep roots cool — overheated roots in full sun are the main cause of clematis decline in summer.
Watering & care
The 'Hagley Hybrid' belongs to pruning group 3 — it flowers only on the current year's shoots. Its pruning is the simplest of all: a short cut back to 30–50 cm from the ground in February-March, just above a pair of buds. In a pot, the finger test helps gauge watering safely. If the foliage yellows during the season, check the common causes — often too dry soil or insufficient rooting.
- Watering: regular during dry periods — keep the substrate fresh but not waterlogged.
- Pruning: cut back short to 30–50 cm from the ground in February-March — all stems, every year.
- Fertilizer: organic or potassium-rich in spring to support summer flowering.
- Mulching: 10 cm at the base to retain freshness and reduce watering.
Unlike group 2 clematis, the 'Hagley Hybrid' is pruned completely every year without risk — the shorter you prune in February, the more vigorously the plant regrows and the denser the flowering from the base.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The bright soft pink of the 'Hagley Hybrid' creates gentle and romantic harmonies — in a Mediterranean garden as well as on a flowering jungle terrace, its color naturally pairs with dark foliage and complementary blooms.
- For a fragrant pink and white pergola, pair it with the Clematis armandii evergreen on the same support — the armandii opens with its fragrant white flowers in February-March, then the 'Hagley Hybrid' takes over with its soft pink from June to September against a backdrop of evergreen foliage.
- For an intense pink and purple contrast, the Clematis 'The President' purple blooms simultaneously from June to September — the two tones complement each other perfectly on the same trellis without competing.
- To highlight the soft pink in a pot, a dark green or anthracite ceramic container creates the brightest contrast — the dark background brings out the delicacy of the pink and the brilliance of the purple stamens.
- For a plant background that enhances flowering, plant it in front of a Lonicera henryi evergreen — the shiny dark green dense honeysuckle forms a natural frame that intensifies the brightness of the clematis’s soft pink.
'Hagley Hybrid' blooms better and longer in partial shade than in full sun — it is one of the few large-flowered clematis truly recommended for balconies and terraces facing east or west.
Verdeia tips
- Prune short every February without hesitation: 'Hagley Hybrid' blooms on the current year's shoots — the shorter the pruning in February (30–50 cm), the more vigorous new stems the plant produces from the base, and the denser and more evenly distributed the flowering across the support.
- Guide new stems onto the support starting in March: spring shoots are fragile — an hour of training in March prevents the impossible tangling in May and ensures even coverage of the trellis or pergola.
- Favor partial shade for a more intense pink: in full summer sun, the tepals quickly fade and lose their brightness — an east or west exposure, or under a filtering pergola, preserves the soft pink characteristic of this variety throughout the season.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'
- Common name: Large-flowered pink clematis
- Origin: English horticultural selection (Percy Picton, 1945)
- Delivery dimensions: H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
- Adult size: 2 to 3 m with support
- Exposure: bright partial shade or gentle sun
- Watering: regular, keep substrate moist
- Blooming period: June to September
- Flower color: soft pink with purple stamens
- Flower diameter: 12 to 15 cm
- Foliage: light green, deciduous
- Hardiness: down to –20 °C
- Size group: group 3 — prune short to 30–50 cm in February
- Toxicity to animals: toxic if ingested
- Decorative style: Romantic / Natural / Flowering urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the pink naturally varies depending on exposure — brighter in partial shade than in full sun.
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What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
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