Austrian clematis

How to Grow and Care for Austrian clematis

Austrian clematis · Clematis alpina

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. See clematis cultivation for more advice

Watering: Deep soak roots regularly, cool root run with mulch to retain moistureSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Austrian clematis

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak roots regularly, cool root run with mulch to retain moisture
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingSlow release rose feed applied once early spring before new shoots
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. See clematis cultivation for more advice

How to Water Austrian clematis?

Deep soak roots regularly, cool root run with mulch to retain moisture

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Austrian clematis?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Austrian clematis?

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What Soil Is Best for Austrian clematis?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Austrian clematis?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Austrian clematis?

Slow release rose feed applied once early spring before new shoots

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How to Prune Austrian clematis?

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How to Propagate Austrian clematis?

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Austrian clematis?

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How to Care for Austrian clematis in Winter?

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How to Plant Austrian clematis?

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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How to Repot Austrian clematis?

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How to Harvest Austrian clematis?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

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The Toxicity of Austrian clematis

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Austrian clematis

Attributes of Austrian clematis

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginN and Western Eurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Clematis alpina
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
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