Clematis koreana 'Dark Secret' (Clematis 'Dark Secret')
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1m max. spread |
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3.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Clematis koreana 'Dark Secret'
Other names: Clematis 'Dark Secret'
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Genus: Clematis
Variety or cultivar: 'Dark Secret' _ 'Dark Secret' is a deciduous climbing shrub. In mid to late spring, dark purple buds open to wine coloured, pendant, bell shaped flowers which are followed by attractive seed heads.
Clematis koreana 'Dark Secret' is: Deciduous
Flower: Wine in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Climbing
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases: Slime flux
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Propagation methods: Layering. REGISTER to read more...
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Clematis koreana 'Dark Secret' (Clematis 'Dark Secret') will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained especially chalky soils. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors .
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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