clematis [Cassis]

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A semi-evergreen, perennial climber to 1.2m in height with mid-green, heart-shaped leaves. Attractive rosette-like, double, dark purple flowers, mottled with cream, are borne from early summer to early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: clematis [Cassis] (Clematis Cassis ('Evipo020'))
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 1-1.5 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 [Cassis]

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis [Cassis]

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clematis [Cassis] care guide

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three - 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. See clematis cultivation for further advice

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