clematis 'Ruby'
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Ruby' is a richly-coloured cultivar with deep purple-pink outer sepals and the staminodes within the flower cream flushed with pink. Silky seedheads extend interest after flowering
Scientific classification
- Species
- clematis 'Ruby' (Clematis 'Ruby')
- 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
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of clematis 'Ruby'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of clematis 'Ruby'
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clematis 'Ruby' care guide
- Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering
Pruning
PruningClematis pruning: group one
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingPlant 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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Common pests and 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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