clematis 'Sunset'

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Sunset' is a compact, deciduous climber. Profuse single deep reddish purple-pink flowers to 12cm across with 6-8 tepals with a satiny deep crimson bar and yellow anthers. Flowers early to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: clematis 'Sunset' (Clematis 'Sunset')
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: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of clematis 'Sunset'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of clematis 'Sunset'

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clematis 'Sunset' care guide

Moist root environment, shade base to slow rapid soil water evaporation
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moist root environment, shade base to slow rapid soil water evaporation

Fertilizing

High-potassium blooming fertilizer every three weeks pre-bloom season

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2

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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