Clematis recta 'Purpurea'
purple ground clematis (group 3)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £29.99
- available to order from summer
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Strongly scented, star-shaped white flowers are followed by decorative seed-heads, so together provide a long period of interest. This herbaceous clematis is ideal spilling over the edge of a retaining wall, or scrambling through a mixed border. Initially purple, the foliage turns green as the plant matures, and looks wonderful laced through fresh floral arrangements. Try to plant Clematis recta 'Purpurea' near a walkway, so you can enjoy its perfume each time you pass.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Cut back the stems to the base of the plant each winter and apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown. Use twiggy prunings, ring stakes or bamboo canes to provide support.
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
- Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten
