Clematis 'Royal Velours'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Royal Velours)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Masses of dramatic, dark velvety-purple flowers from July to September and mid-green leaves. This vigorous viticella-type clematis looks stunning grown through plants with pale, silvery-grey or variegated foliage. Ideal for training through a strong tree or shrub in full sun or partial shade it is resistant to clematis wilt and stands up well to wind. - Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
-
Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
-
Clematis 'Étoile Violette'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Etoile Violette)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
-
Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
-
Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm
-
Perovskia 'Blue Spire'
Russian sage ( syn. Salvia Blue Spire )
2 litre pot