CLEMATIS viticella 'Abundance'

Deciduous - light green leaves

Red - wine red with cream anthers

Height - 3m (10ft)

Spread - 1m (39in)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - late, small-flowering , semi-woody climber

Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

Full sun - shade roots and base.

Additional Features - Good to know - - cut back previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) from soil level before growth starts in early spring.

Pests & Diseases - cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt.

Place of origin - central southern Europe, western Asia. (Garden origin, France)

Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - open bell-shaped, deeply veined, 4-sepalled flowers 6cm (2½in) across

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.

RHS groups 2 & 3

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -