Clematis 'Lindsay'
"Leather flower"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
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Description
Clematis 'Lindsay' is a striking addition to any garden, offering dramatic, star-shaped flowers in a deep purple-blue that seem to glow against its mid-green foliage. Introduced at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this leather flower immediately caught the eye of gardeners and designers alike. Each bloom, measuring up to 15cm across, is accented with vivid red anthers, adding a playful pop of colour and making Clematis 'Lindsay' a true statement climber for trellises, fences, and pergolas.
What makes Clematis 'Lindsay' especially appealing is its free-flowering nature. This clematis doesn’t fuss over pruning schedules – cut it back when you like, and it will keep producing large, attention-grabbing flowers from spring through to late summer, giving at least 100 days of continuous colour. Clematis 'Lindsay' thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots with well-draining soil, making it easy to incorporate into borders or containers. Whether you’re aiming for a vertical spectacle or a vibrant backdrop, Clematis 'Lindsay' delivers XXL blooms, a long season of interest, and effortless charm. With its bold colours and generous flowering habit, Clematis 'Lindsay' is a leather flower that’s as reliable as it is show-stopping, giving any UK garden a touch of Chelsea-worthy drama.
During the Victorian era, Clematis symbolized mental beauty and intelligence, as its fragile flowers were believed to mirror the intricate mechanisms of the mind.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Lindsay'
Clematis 'Evigsy152' -
Flower colour
Blue, purple
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Plant size
2/3 eyes
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Established height
70cm-2.5m
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Established spread
1-1.5m
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Clematis 'Lindsay' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Leather flower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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