Clematis Lambton Park

Clematis 'Lambton Park' is a vigorous climbing perennial with generous and prolonged flowering. Its trailing yellow bell-shaped flowers gently open from July to September, with their tepals slightly curved at the end and emitting a light fragrance. They are followed by feathery seed heads that adorn the green foliage and scramble over various supports such as trellises, arches, and walls.

Like most Clematis, 'Lambton Park' thrives in light, deep, moist, and fertile soil. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded location, with the base of the plant always in the shade. It is hardy and can withstand freezing temperatures. However, it does not tolerate stagnant moisture, so the soil must be well-draining and you should water moderately (especially during its establishment).

From mid-summer to early autumn this Clematis, which can reach 4m (13ft) high, produces single bell-shaped, 6-7cm (2-3in) long flowers on the current year's growth. These flowers are fragrant with a scent reminiscent of coconuts, a rare quality in the genus. They consist of 4 lanceolate, beautiful bright yellow tepals, with slightly raised margins and tips. This shape and colour give them a charm that enlivens the green foliage in the background. The deciduous medium green leaves are compound, toothed, 6 to 7cm (2 to 3in) long and borne on twisting stems that twine around their support. After flowering, seed heads with a silvery grey feathery style that is airy and highly decorative appear.

The small lantern-like flowers of Clematis 'Lambton Park' reflect the summer sun and illuminate shaded parts of the garden. They pair beautifully with the blue of Salvia uliginosa, perennial Flax, and Delphiniums. Asters will also be good companions, providing shade at the base and a presence in autumn.