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Clematis viticella

Botanical Name
Clematis viticella
Common Names
Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgins Bower,
Purple clematis is an exotic deciduous perennial climber with a climbing and twining habit. Flowers may be blue, purple, red or white, produced on slender stems. The foliage is deciduous, allowing seasonal variation in appearance. Commonly used for covering trellises, fences or other garden structures, it can also be trained over arbours or pergolas. Suitable for adding vertical interest in landscape designs. Grows to approx. 4m H x 2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Clematis viticella Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgins Bower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers Climbing / Twining

Description:
Purple clematis is an exotic deciduous perennial climber with a climbing and twining habit. Flowers may be blue, purple, red or white, produced on slender stems. The foliage is deciduous, allowing seasonal variation in appearance. Commonly used for covering trellises, fences or other garden structures, it can also be trained over arbours or pergolas. Suitable for adding vertical interest in landscape designs. Grows to approx. 4m H x 2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained