clematis 'Brunette'

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Brunette' is a climber 2.5-3m high with green leaves and scented, nodding, bell-shaped flowers, 4-6cm across, composed of four satiny, deep brown-purple-violet.sepals, about 4cm long, and pale green staminodes, in spring and early summer; many clematis are visited by bees for pollen, and some also provide nectar

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Brunette' (Clematis 'Brunette')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 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 'Brunette'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Brunette'

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clematis 'Brunette' care guide

Even root moisture, clear standing water to avoid root rot issues
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even root moisture, clear standing water to avoid root rot issues

Fertilizing

Climbing flower diluted fertilizer every two to three weeks summer

Pruning

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Propagation

Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Growing

Grow in full sun in containers (at least 45cm deep and wide) or in the ground, in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; it will also grow in partial shade but will be more scented in full sun; for more advice, 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, capsid bug, caterpillars, and glasshouse red spider mite; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be affected by vine weevils

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