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Clematis 'Abundance' (Clematis 'Abundance')
2 hours care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Abundance'
Other names
Clematis 'Abundance', Viticella Group clematis 'Abundance', Clematis viticella 'Abundance'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Abundance' _ 'Abundance' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with pinnate, mid-green leaves divided into ovate leaflets and, in summer and autumn, open bell-shaped, wine-red flowers with pale yellow anthers.
Clematis 'Abundance' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Abundance' (Clematis 'Abundance') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils) in full sun or partial shade. Plant root ball 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Abundance'
Other names
Clematis 'Abundance', Viticella Group clematis 'Abundance', Clematis viticella 'Abundance'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Abundance' _ 'Abundance' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with pinnate, mid-green leaves divided into ovate leaflets and, in summer and autumn, open bell-shaped, wine-red flowers with pale yellow anthers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Abundance' (Clematis 'Abundance') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil (especially chalky soils) in full sun or partial shade. Plant root ball 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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