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purple ground clematis

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Purpurea' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial with coppery purple young foliage and panicles of fragrant white flowers 2cm across in profusion in summer and early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: purple ground clematis (Clematis recta 'Purpurea')
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of purple ground clematis

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of purple ground clematis

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purple ground clematis care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 3. Cut back all the previous years stems to 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level, before growth begins in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division or take basal cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer

Growing

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Keep the base of the plant and roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. Plant with the crown of the clematis at soil level. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding the immediate crown. Ideal for a border where it can be supported by other plants or useful groundcover. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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