Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette'
Gorgeous violet stars
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Cheltenham
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Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette'
- A riot of violet blooms with creamy yellow centres
- Late summer flowering
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Pruning Group 3–Prune hard for continuous flowers from Summer to Autumn
- Dazzling when twisted around a pergola
- Resistant to Clematis Wilt
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' is well-suited for container growth in a large, well-drained pot of at least 45 cm depth.
How big does it get?
Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 3 metres and spreads about 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally with its roots kept cool and shaded.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally with the roots kept cool and shaded.
How much watering does this plant need?
Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' requires regular watering to keep its roots cool and soil moist, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette' belongs to pruning group 3. This means it flowers on the current year's growth. Prune hard in late winter or early spring by cutting all stems back to a pair of strong buds about 20-30cm above ground level.
How hardy is this plant?
Clematis viticella 'Ãtoile Violette' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C across the UK.
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