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Clematis atragene Eximia

Clematis macropetala ‘Ballerina in Blue’ Eximia
Early-flowering Clematis, Atragene Clematis, Alpine Clematis

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Thanks to Jenny for preparing the order and ? from the shipping department, the plant I received is dormant but appears to be healthy. I've planted it near an arch, next to the 'Golden Age' rose and 'Brunette' clematis. Now I am patiently waiting for it to start growing again in spring (or not)...

Thierry, 15/01/2022

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Value-for-money
Climbing clematis, very hardy, which quickly covers a wall with double flowers with long pale violet sepals.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
2.25 m
Spread at maturity
1.75 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

The Clematis macropetala 'Eximia' is a beautiful small climbing plant with double flowers and long pale violet tepals.

In April/May, this robust 2.5m (8ft) tall plant bears double flowers in open bell-shaped blooms, pale violet with cream-white anthers and long tepals, measuring 10cm (4in) in diameter. Its deciduous, elongated, medium green tripinnate leaves are carried by voluble stems that coil around their support with tendrils. At the end of flowering, fruits appear, topped by a silvery gray feathery style, which is highly decorative.

The Clematis macropetala 'Eximia' prefers a well-worked, deep, cool, and fertile clay-siliceous soil, in a sunny position with the base in shade. Plant ground cover plants to achieve this. It is well-suited for the East. Beware of aphids!

The Clematis macropetala 'Eximia' is ideal for flowering pots or on a small bamboo structure. Combine multiple species of clematis or pair it with a climbing rose!

Tips: Avoid excessive fertilizers that stimulate foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to prevent excessive moisture that promotes wilt disease.

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Clematis: planting, pruning and care
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Clematis: planting, pruning and care
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Clematis atragene Eximia (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.25 m
Spread at maturity 1.75 m
Growth rate normal
Methods of attachment Twining stems

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time April to May
Flower size 9 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

macropetala

Cultivar

‘Ballerina in Blue’ Eximia

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early-flowering Clematis, Atragene Clematis, Alpine Clematis

Botanical synonyms

Clematis ‘Ballerina in Blue’, Clematis Eximia, Clematis macropetala ‘Eximia’

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6814801

Planting and care

The Clematis macropetala 'Eximia' should be planted in spring or autumn, at a depth of 5cm (2in), with the root ball placed flat on the soil rather than vertically as usual. The head should be in the sun and the base in the shade. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to promote new shoots. After planting, prune the stems to 30cm (12in) from the base, above a pair of buds. Train them loosely to help the plant attach itself later. Pruning afterwards involves removing any dead or damaged stems after flowering.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Type of support Tree, Trellis
Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil fertile, deep, and well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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