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clematis 'Black Prince'

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A deciduous climber, 2.5-4m in height, with pinnate, green leaves. The star-like, slightly-nodding flowers, up to 9cm across, are dark purple to dark purple-red and appear from summer to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Black Prince' (Clematis 'Black Prince')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Black Prince'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Black Prince'

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clematis 'Black Prince' care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
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Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

Pruning (Clematis) Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

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 deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a soil-based potting compost. See also clematis cultivation

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