The exquisite large star-shaped, pure white flowers some twelve to 14 centimtre across, with red anthers are formed from May through to July, with reliable repeat flowering into September. With its compact habit and height of 90 to 120 centmetre, Guernsey Flute would make a wonderful addition to a patio, in a container, or in the mid to front of a flower border, growing through host plants, where it’s longevity of successive flowers can be fully appreciated.

The modern clematis in the Raymond Evison range flower readily and will yield good results using relatively simple pruning techniques. In late winter/early spring simply reduce all stems down to 15 centimetre of soil level.

This exceptional clematis has an unusual but endearing trait of holding, just open flower buds, for an extended period, almost like a champagne flute, hence the use of ’flute’ in its name. When flowers mature they open fully flat, with pointed sepals and of generous proportions. Unlike most white clematis, these blooms are exceedingly robust meaning they will not fade, mark or damage easily.

The Guernsey part of the name is reference to the variety being one of the first varieties to come out of Raymond J Evison’s new breeding programme, at The Guernsey Clematis Nursery.

Many of our customers will know that Lindsay Ried has now retired form The Guernsey Clematis Nursery and Andy Jeanes has taken over this position. Both Andy and Raymond will be on our stand all week, so please take this oportunity to come and introduce yourself to Andy, face-to-face.