
CLEMATIS viticella 'Black Prince'

Dark purple.
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Smails, aphids. May be susceptible to honey fungus, clematis wilt -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple-red flowers -
Star-shaped
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Pinnate
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Height
2.5 - 4 metres -
Spread
1 - 1.5 metres -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Pruning group 3
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs that flower in the Summer or Autumn on previous year's growth, or deciduous shrubs that flower in late Winter-Spring on previous year's growth.
Pruning: Trim off old flowers to the first bud beneath flower head. Cut back 1/3 of the oldest stems to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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skin irritant
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