Alpine Clematis
Clematis alpina
Genus: Clematis
Species: alpina
The Greek translation of the word Clematis refers to the vine like characteristics of these climbers.
Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m (300 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Form: Climber
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Roots and base of plant in shade, top growth in sun.
Soil Type: Nutritious and moist.
This Clematis has purplish-blue bell shaped flowers produced in spring, lasting until early summer. Attractive seed heads follow the flowers. Being an early flowering Clematis, it flowers on the previous year’s wood. It is the leaf stalks that twine and wrap around any support. Clematis alpina has fern-like foliage.
Clematis pruning advice
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