clematis 'Westerplatte'

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A compact, deciduous climber to 2.5m high, with pale green divided leaves and large, single, deep red to maroon, velvety flowers in early summer, sometimes followed by a second flush of flowers in late summer.

clematis 'Westerplatte'

Scientific classification

Species
clematis 'Westerplatte' (Clematis 'Westerplatte')
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Westerplatte'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Westerplatte'

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clematis 'Westerplatte' care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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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 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in late winter or early spring

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. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids. Cutworms and voles may cut young stems

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