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Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) (Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety))
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)
Other names
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Group 2 Clematis, you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) are deciduous climbers with pinnate leaves divided into ovate or lance-shaped, green leaflets and, in early summer and again in late summer, large, single or double, star-shaped flowers in a variety of colours.
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Pink, White, Crimson, Violet, Cream, Scarlet, Blue, Red, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 2 - Remove dead or weak stems before growth begins in late winter or early spring. Prune again after the first flush of flowers by cutting to large buds or a strong side shoot directly below the spent flowers.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) (Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Plant the root ball 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter. Most varieties are suitable for a large container.
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 (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)
Other names
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Group 2 Clematis, you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) are deciduous climbers with pinnate leaves divided into ovate or lance-shaped, green leaflets and, in early summer and again in late summer, large, single or double, star-shaped flowers in a variety of colours.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Pink, White, Crimson, Violet, Cream, Scarlet, Blue, Red, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 2 - Remove dead or weak stems before growth begins in late winter or early spring. Prune again after the first flush of flowers by cutting to large buds or a strong side shoot directly below the spent flowers.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety) (Clematis (any Early, Large-flowered, Group 2 variety)) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Plant the root ball 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter. Most varieties are suitable for a large container.
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, Zone 5
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