Clematis 'Prairie River'

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A deciduous climber, to around 3m high, with toothed green leaves borne in groups of three. Nodding, open bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers are produced in spring

Clematis 'Prairie River'

Scientific classification

Species
Clematis 'Prairie River' (Clematis 'Prairie River')
Genus
Clematis
Family
Ranunculaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Clematis 'Prairie River'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Clematis 'Prairie River' care guide

Regular moderate watering, mulch to retain underground moisture
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Regular moderate watering, mulch to retain underground moisture

Fertilizing

General climbing plant feed monthly spring until blooming ends

Pruning

Minimal pruning required; tidy after flowering to remove dead or damaged stems and shorten others if necessary. See clematis pruning: group one

Propagation

Propagate from cuttings (climbers)

Growing

Plant with the top of the root ball about 8cm below the soil surface, in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Position in sun or part shade, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles 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. Cutworms and voles may cut young stems

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