Choose Clematis 'Innocent Glance' for soft colour and varied flower forms. This deciduous climber produces large pale pink flowers edged with a deeper pink, giving a clear outline to each bloom.

Double flowers appear on older stems in late spring, followed by single or semi-double blooms on new growth through summer.

• Height: Up to 2m
• Spread: 1–1.5m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering period: Late spring to late summer

Key Features

• Large flowers up to 15cm across
• Pale pink petals with a darker pink edge
• Double blooms on old wood and single blooms on new growth
• Purple-tinted young stems add extra interest
• Decorative seedheads follow flowering

Wildlife Benefits

• Open flowers allow access for bees and pollinators
• Supports insects across a long flowering period
• Seedheads provide structure and habitat value

Plant it alongside other climbers to extend seasonal interest. Do you have plants that offer both flowers and seedheads?

Planting Tips

• Plant with roots shaded and top growth in sun or light shade
• Provide support such as a trellis or obelisk
• Water regularly while establishing
• Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage flowering
• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool

Place it where the flower detail can be seen up close. The edging is easier to appreciate at short distance.