Clematis 'Rubra'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Rubra)
- 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £29.99
- available to order from autumn
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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: July to September
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Displaying an abundance of outward-facing wine-red flowers, this perennial climbing clematis offers 5-7cm (2-3in) deep red blossoms adorned with complementary dusky red anthers, creating a captivating mid to late summer spectacle. ‘Rubra’ is a very old variety, gracing gardens since the early seven seventeenth century.
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.
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 irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
