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Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem' (Clematis 'Lansdowne Gem')
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem'
Other names
Clematis 'Lansdowne Gem'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lansdowne Gem' _ 'Lansdowne Gem' is a large, evergreen climber with toothed, mid-green leaves, flushed bronze in winter, and in mid- to late winter, open bell-shaped, deep red flowers, paler on the reverse.
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented.
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Dark-red in Winter
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Layering
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Where to grow
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem' (Clematis 'Lansdowne Gem') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained, ideally chalky soils. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors .
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem'
Other names
Clematis 'Lansdowne Gem'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Lansdowne Gem' _ 'Lansdowne Gem' is a large, evergreen climber with toothed, mid-green leaves, flushed bronze in winter, and in mid- to late winter, open bell-shaped, deep red flowers, paler on the reverse.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented.
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red in Winter
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Layering
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Where to grow
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem' (Clematis 'Lansdowne Gem') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained, ideally chalky soils. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors .
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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