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2 hours care
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3m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Aleksandrit'
Other names
Clematis 'Aleksandrit', Early Large-flowered clematis 'Aleksandrit', Clematis 'Alexsandrit'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Aleksandrit' _ 'Aleksandrit' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, and again in late summer and early autumn, large, red to reddish-pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Flower colour may fade slightly in full sun.
Clematis 'Aleksandrit' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Aleksandrit' (Clematis 'Aleksandrit') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade with the roots in shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep & wide.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 'Aleksandrit'
Other names
Clematis 'Aleksandrit', Early Large-flowered clematis 'Aleksandrit', Clematis 'Alexsandrit'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Aleksandrit' _ 'Aleksandrit' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, and again in late summer and early autumn, large, red to reddish-pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Flower colour may fade slightly in full sun.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Red in Spring; Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 2.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Aleksandrit' (Clematis 'Aleksandrit') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade with the roots in shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep & wide.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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