Austrian clematis

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A medium-sized deciduous climber with leaves divided into 9 narrow-lanceolate leaflets. Flowers light violet-blue, with four tapering sepals to 4cm in length, surrounding cream staminodes and stamens in mid spring to late spring with occasional flowers in midsummer.

Scientific classification

Species: Austrian clematis (Clematis alpina)
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
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Distribution of Austrian clematis

Distribution map

N and Western Eurasia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Austrian clematis

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Austrian clematis care guide

Deep soak roots regularly, cool root run with mulch to retain moisture
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep soak roots regularly, cool root run with mulch to retain moisture

Fertilizing

Slow release rose feed applied once early spring before new shoots

Pruning

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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 (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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