clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'

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A deciduous climber to 3m tall bearing large double lilac-blue flowers early in the season and then single flowers later in the summer

clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'

Scientific classification

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

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 'Vyvyan Pennell' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group two

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 deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. 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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