A small-flowered climber, with open bell-shaped, blue to purple flowers, with pale yellow anthers. Max Height 2m to 4m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis viticella
A small-flowered climber, with open bell-shaped, blue to purple flowers, with pale yellow anthers.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | viticella |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 4m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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