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clematis 'Westerplatte'

Clematis 'Westerplatte' (EL)

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A compact, deciduous climber to 2.5m high, with pale green divided leaves and large, single, deep red to maroon, velvety flowers in early summer, sometimes followed by a second flush of flowers in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest 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. See clematis cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 2

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in late winter or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids. Cutworms and voles may cut young stems

Diseases

May be susceptible to clematis wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

PrairieWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years