Planting and Growing purple ground clematis
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water purple ground clematis?
Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for purple ground clematis?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for purple ground clematis?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for purple ground clematis?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for purple ground clematis?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize purple ground clematis?
Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom
Learn more →How to Prune purple ground clematis?
Pruning (clematis) group 3. Cut back all the previous years stems to 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level, before growth begins in spring
Learn more →How to Propagate purple ground clematis?
Propagate by division or take basal cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer
Learn more →How to Transplant purple ground clematis?
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Learn more →How to Care for purple ground clematis in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant purple ground clematis?
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Keep the base of the plant and roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. Plant with the crown of the clematis at soil level. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding the immediate crown. Ideal for a border where it can be supported by other plants or useful groundcover. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot purple ground clematis?
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Learn more →How to Harvest purple ground clematis?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of purple ground clematis
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling