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Clematis x diversifolia (Clematis x diversifolia)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis x diversifolia
Other names
Clematis x diversifolia, Clematis x eriostemon, Clematis hendersonii
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. x diversifolia - C. x diversifolia is a woody-based, deciduous, scrambling climber bearing pinnate, dark green leaves with lance-shaped leaflets and, in summer and autumn, solitary, bell-shaped, deep purple-blue flowers with recurved petals and creamy yellow anthers.
Clematis x diversifolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Dark-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 , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Clematis wilt , Slime flux Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Stems, growing up to 2.5m, don't cling to supports, but they can lean against them. They can be either stimulated to grow higher with the help of some string or wire, or left to scramble at ground level. Clematis pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis x diversifolia (Clematis x diversifolia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun with the roots & base in shade. Incorporate well-rotted manure or compost into the planting hole. Plant crown 5-8cm deep. Can be grown in containers that are at least 45cm wide and deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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 x diversifolia
Other names
Clematis x diversifolia, Clematis x eriostemon, Clematis hendersonii
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. x diversifolia - C. x diversifolia is a woody-based, deciduous, scrambling climber bearing pinnate, dark green leaves with lance-shaped leaflets and, in summer and autumn, solitary, bell-shaped, deep purple-blue flowers with recurved petals and creamy yellow anthers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Dark-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 , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Stems, growing up to 2.5m, don't cling to supports, but they can lean against them. They can be either stimulated to grow higher with the help of some string or wire, or left to scramble at ground level. Clematis pruning group 3.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis x diversifolia (Clematis x diversifolia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun with the roots & base in shade. Incorporate well-rotted manure or compost into the planting hole. Plant crown 5-8cm deep. Can be grown in containers that are at least 45cm wide and deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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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