An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, single rich velvet purple flowers, with red anthers. Flowers again in late summer. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis ‘Royal Velvet’
An early, large-flowered climber with light green leaves, single rich velvet purple flowers, with red anthers. Flowers again in late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Royal Velvet' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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 | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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