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clematis 'Aphrodite'

Clematis 'Aphrodite' (I)

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Aphrodite' is a semi-climbing, herbaceous sub-shrub which will trail over the surface or scramble over low shrubs. It has dark green foliage and deep purple flowers with four, narrow, wavy-edged petals, white filaments and purple anthers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base See clematis cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by double leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Pests

May be affected by pests such as aphids and capsid bug; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by clematis wilt and powdery mildews; pruned stems may be affected by clematis slime flux

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years