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Clematis recta Purpurea

Clematis recta Purpurea
Herbaceous Clematis, Non-climbing Clematis

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Small young plant replacement well received, as the previous one unfortunately did not recover. Thank you for this good customer service!

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Its fine purple foliage highlights clusters of fragrant white flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Description

This creeping clematis is very decorative, even before flowering.

Its fine purple foliage enhances clouds of small, fragrant white flowers, often used in bridal bouquets. It will thrive in cool and light soil.

It can be left on the ground and trained onto a shrub or supported with small branches.

Very suitable for planting in front of bushes.

Clematis recta Purpurea in pictures

Clematis recta Purpurea (Foliage) Foliage
Clematis recta Purpurea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

recta

Cultivar

Purpurea

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Herbaceous Clematis, Non-climbing Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich soil, deep soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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