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Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis heracleifolia
Other names
Herbaceous clematis, Tube clematis, Clematis tubulosa
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. heracleifolia - C. heracleifolia is is an erect, non-climbing perennial or sub-shrub with wide, jagged toothed, dark green leaves and small, deep blue flowers clustered on long thin stalks in summer.
Clematis heracleifolia is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Hyacinth-like highly perfumed flowers.
Habit
Clump-forming, Domed
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Earwigs Aphids , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
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Where to grow
Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots in shade and the stems, leaves and flowers in sun or partial sun. Before planting, blend well-rotted manure or compost and a general-purpose fertiliser with the planting hole soil.
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
South, 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 heracleifolia
Other names
Herbaceous clematis, Tube clematis, Clematis tubulosa
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. heracleifolia - C. heracleifolia is is an erect, non-climbing perennial or sub-shrub with wide, jagged toothed, dark green leaves and small, deep blue flowers clustered on long thin stalks in summer.
Native to
China
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Hyacinth-like highly perfumed flowers.
Habit
Clump-forming, Domed
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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Where to grow
Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots in shade and the stems, leaves and flowers in sun or partial sun. Before planting, blend well-rotted manure or compost and a general-purpose fertiliser with the planting hole soil.
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
South, 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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Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis)
Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis)
Clematis heracleifolia (Tube clematis)
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