Clematis 'Black Tea'

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A deciduous climber, to around 2.5m high, with mid-green oval-shaped leaves. Flowers are large, dark reddish-purple and up to 18cm across, with redder bars in the centre of the petals, white filaments in the centre and wavy edges. Flowers are produced in late spring and early summer, often with a second flush in late summer and early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Clematis 'Black Tea' (Clematis 'Black Tea')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Clematis 'Black Tea'

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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 Tea'

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Clematis 'Black Tea' 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

Remove dead or damaged stems before growth begins in spring, or after flowering in early summer. Early flowers are produced on last season's wood. See clematis pruning: group two

Propagation

Propagate from cuttings (climbers)

Growing

Plant with the top of the root ball about 8cm below the soil surface, in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Position in sun or part shade, 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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