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Clematis alpina (Austrian clematis)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis alpina
Other names
Austrian clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. alpina - C. alpina is a deciduous climber with pinnate leaves divided into nine narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaflets and single, open bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer, occasionally blooming again from mid- to late summer. Flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads.
Clematis alpina is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Blue, Violet in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
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Where to grow
Clematis alpina (Austrian clematis) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun with the base of the plant shaded. Plant the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to form below ground level. Suitable for growing in containers at least 45cm deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 alpina
Other names
Austrian clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. alpina - C. alpina is a deciduous climber with pinnate leaves divided into nine narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaflets and single, open bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer, occasionally blooming again from mid- to late summer. Flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads.
Native to
Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Blue, Violet in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
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Where to grow
Clematis alpina (Austrian clematis) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun with the base of the plant shaded. Plant the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to form below ground level. Suitable for growing in containers at least 45cm deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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