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clematis 'Semu'

Clematis 'Semu' (LL)

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Semu' is a deciduous climber, 2-3m tall, with dark green foliage and medium-sized flowers, 8-14cm in diameter, from midsummer to autumn. The flowers are a light purple to lilac blue colour with violet veining, a paler central bar and dark red to brownish anthers

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation

Pruning

Flowers on current season's growth. Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Young shoots may be attacked by aphids, slugs, snails and caterpillars

Diseases

May suffer from clematis diseases such as clematis slime flux and clematis wilt or powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years