Purple clematis
Clematis viticella
Purple clematis produces abundant purple bell-shaped flowers from summer through fall and is excellent for covering fences or trellises. Keep roots cool with mulch while allowing the vine to climb toward sunlight for best flowering. This Group 3 clematis should be hard pruned in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth and maximum blooms.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
180″ – 300″
Soil
chalk
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Well-Draining, Water At Base To Avoid Wetting Foliage
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 12, 2019 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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