clematis 'Burma Star'

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Compact, deciduous climber about 2.4m tall, with mid-green leaves and bearing single, rich, velvety, deep purple flowers to 12.5cm across with wavy margins, flushed deep red along the centre of the petals, with deep red anthers, flowering in late spring and late summer

clematis 'Burma Star'

Scientific classification

Species
clematis 'Burma Star' (Clematis 'Burma Star')
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 · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of clematis 'Burma Star'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Burma Star'

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clematis 'Burma Star' care guide

Deep regular watering, maintain slight dampness around root ball always
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep regular watering, maintain slight dampness around root ball always

Fertilizing

High-potassium climber feed monthly spring through mid-summer season

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2

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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