Eventual height & spread
Clematis Astra Nova ('Zo09085') (PBR)
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Astra Nova)
- 2 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £24.79
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- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
This hardy deciduous climber bursts into flamboyant bloom in mid to late summer, adorning walls and fences with vibrant, eye-catching displays. Semi-double flowers emerge with spreading, rich purple petals edged in crisp white with flower centres revealing spiky violet-purple and white stamens. Though a viticella hybrid, ‘Astra Nova’ reaches modest and manageable heights, making it well-suited for large containers or smaller gardens.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of pebbles. In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten
