Clematis 'Eclipse'

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Deciduous, woody-based, herbaceous (non-climbing) clematis about 1m tall, with dark green leaves divided into leaflets, and fragrant, nodding, tubular dark blue flowers to 2cm across, recurved at the tips, with prominent pale yellow stamens, flowering early summer to early autumn

Clematis 'Eclipse'

Scientific classification

Species
Clematis 'Eclipse' (Clematis 'Eclipse')
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Clematis 'Eclipse'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis 'Eclipse'

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Clematis 'Eclipse' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 3

Propagation

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

Growing

Plant in 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. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a loam-based potting compost. See clematis cultivation

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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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