Clematis recta 'Purpurea' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Purple ground clematis 'Purpurea' (Clematis recta) is a bushy, upright perennial with decorative, pinnate, dark red leaves. From June to July, it bears white, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.3 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The Purple ground clematis 'Purpurea' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Clematis recta 'Purpurea'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * bronze shoots

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Purple ground clematis 'Purpurea' are dark red, pinnate. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Purple ground clematis 'Purpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Purple ground clematis 'Purpurea' sets beautiful accents together with: Glabrous lady's mantle, meadow speedwell, horizontal garden aster.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' forms star-shaped, white flowers arranged in umbels from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Façade, rose garden, tub