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4m
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1m
Max spread
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2-5 years
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Star of India'
Other names
Clematis 'Star of India'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Star of India' _ 'Star of India' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with mid-green leaves and deep purple flowers with darker purple bars and pale green anthers blooming in summer.
Clematis 'Star of India' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
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.
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Star of India' (Clematis 'Star of India') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, preferably chalky, well-drained 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
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 'Star of India'
Other names
Clematis 'Star of India'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Star of India' _ 'Star of India' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with mid-green leaves and deep purple flowers with darker purple bars and pale green anthers blooming in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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.
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Star of India' (Clematis 'Star of India') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, preferably chalky, well-drained 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
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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