Clematis viticella Astra nova

Clematis viticella 'Astra Nova' is a recently obtained clematis in the Netherlands. It has medium-sized flowers, single or semi-double. The blue-violet tepals are marked with a wide white midrib, giving it a bright appearance. It is a beautiful climber that flowers for a long time, from June to September. Its modest size allows it to be grown both in the ground and in pots.

The genus Clematis belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. 'Astra Nova' is a horticultural variety derived in particular from Clematis viticella, and it belongs to the clematis that flower in summer on the current year's shoots. It is a semi-woody, climbing perennial plant, reaching 2m (7ft) to 2.50m (8ft) in height, with a spread of 1m².

This clematis bears viticella-type flowers, medium-sized, 7cm (3in) in diameter, from June to September. The bisexual flowers are solitary or grouped in cymes. They have 4 blue-violet tepals marked with white, star-shaped with purple stamens in the center. The flowering is followed by decorative feathery fruits, grayish silver in colour. The leaves are simple, palmate, with irregularly serrated edges. This clematis clings to support or host plants through petioles transformed into tendrils.

Plant your clematis alongside your roses to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. This is a genus with great diversity, available in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Astra Nova', thanks to its relatively modest size, will also thrive in a pot on a balcony or next to an entrance door to welcome visitors with its long-lasting flowering.