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Clematis × diversifolia

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A deciduous sub-shrub with a woody base and herbaceous shoots climbing up to 3m high, with deep green pinnate leaves, and nodding flowers of four blue-violet petals and creamy anthers in summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Clematis × diversifolia (Clematis × diversifolia)
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 × diversifolia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis × diversifolia

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Clematis × diversifolia care guide

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

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by double leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Growing

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones 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 and capsid bug; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be affected by vine weevils

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