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Clematis recta 'Purpurea' (Clematis 'Purpurea')
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2m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis recta 'Purpurea'
Other names
Clematis 'Purpurea'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a non-climbing clematis (has an upright, clump-forming habit) with purple new leaves that green slightly as the season progresses and fragrant white flowers in late summer.
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Sweetly-scented flowers
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Greenish-white, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Purple in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Provide support by pushing twiggy branches into the soil near the crown of the plant in early spring or placing grow-through supports around the crown.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' (Clematis 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils.
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 recta 'Purpurea'
Other names
Clematis 'Purpurea'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a non-climbing clematis (has an upright, clump-forming habit) with purple new leaves that green slightly as the season progresses and fragrant white flowers in late summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Sweetly-scented flowers
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Purple in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Provide support by pushing twiggy branches into the soil near the crown of the plant in early spring or placing grow-through supports around the crown.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' (Clematis 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils.
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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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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