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Clematis, Italian
Clematis vitacella

Italian Clematis; flowers of cultivar 'Betty Corning'
Italian Clematis; flowers of cultivar 'Betty Corning'
 
Features
Purple or violet flowers that may hang like bells or be more open like other clematis. 
 
Culture
Full sun to some light shade during the heat of the day. Soil should be moist, but well drained. Mulch is essential for keeping roots cool. 
 
Cultivars

Several cultivars including:

  • 'Abundance'-soft purple flowers.
  • 'Betty Corning'-lilac, bell shaped flowers.
  • 'Etoile Violette'-large, dark purple flowers.
 
 
Mature Height
5-10 Feet
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
June - August
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Twining
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Herbicide Injury


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Stem rot is a problem.
 
Additional Notes

 

 
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