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Clematis 'Blue Eclipse' (Clematis 'Blue Eclipse')
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3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse'
Other names
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse', Atragene Group clematis 'Blue Eclipse', Clematis koreana 'Blue Eclipse'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Eclipse' _ 'Blue Eclipse' is a woody-based, deciduous climber with pinnate, mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring and early summer, nodding, bell-shaped, purple-blue to purple flowers with creamy-white petal margins. Often blooms again from midsummer to early autumn.
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Cream, Purple, Blue in Spring; Blue, Cream, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-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
Pruning
Group 1 - Prune after flowering.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse' (Clematis 'Blue Eclipse') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Plant crown 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter. Can be grown in a container at least 45cm wide.
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 'Blue Eclipse'
Other names
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse', Atragene Group clematis 'Blue Eclipse', Clematis koreana 'Blue Eclipse'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Eclipse' _ 'Blue Eclipse' is a woody-based, deciduous climber with pinnate, mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring and early summer, nodding, bell-shaped, purple-blue to purple flowers with creamy-white petal margins. Often blooms again from midsummer to early autumn.
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Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Purple, Blue in Spring; Blue, Cream, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 1 - Prune after flowering.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Blue Eclipse' (Clematis 'Blue Eclipse') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Plant crown 8cm below soil surface. Shade roots and base. Mulch in late winter. Can be grown in a container at least 45cm wide.
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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