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Clematis 'Rhapsody' (Clematis 'Rhapsody')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Rhapsody'
Other names
Clematis 'Rhapsody'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Rhapsody' _ 'Rhapsody' is a compact, self-clinging, semi-herbaceous perennial climber with green leaves and fragrant, deep blue flowers with yellow stamens in summer.
Clematis 'Rhapsody' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
slight fragrance
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Clematis wilt , Slime flux Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Rhapsody' (Clematis 'Rhapsody') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers.
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 'Rhapsody'
Other names
Clematis 'Rhapsody'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Rhapsody' _ 'Rhapsody' is a compact, self-clinging, semi-herbaceous perennial climber with green leaves and fragrant, deep blue flowers with yellow stamens in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
slight fragrance
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Rhapsody' (Clematis 'Rhapsody') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers.
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, Zone 4
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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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