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Clematis Perida

Clematis patens Perida
Early Large-flowered Clematis

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One of the best clematis with red flowers. It is a small climber of 2 metres (7 feet) with flowers 8 to 12 cm (3 to 5in) in diameter, pure crimson red when opening, fading to magenta in the sun. It blooms from June to August and is easy to grow in ordinary, moist and well-drained garden soil. Ideal for pot cultivation and small spaces.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Clematis Perida, obtained in Germany by Willem Straver in 2002, remains to this day one of the best clematis with large red flowers. Firstly for the power of its colour, then for its ease of cultivation and finally for its small size, perfect for pot cultivation and gardens of all sizes. This small climber has lots of medium-sized flowers in summer, ranging from pure crimson red when opening, to magenta. It will flower better in bright exposure, but not direct sunlight.

Clematis belong to the Ranunculaceae family. They are found in Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia and North and Central America. The 'Perida' clematis is a perennial, semi-woody, climbing plant, which will reach about 2m (7ft) high, with a spread of 1m (3ft). This clematis has open flowers, measuring 8 to 12cm (3 to 5in) in diameter, which appear on the current year's shoots from June to the end of August, in successive waves. The flowers are solitary with 6 wide, slightly wavy, crimson red tepals, which slightly overlap. The centre of the flower is adorned with a beautiful crown of stamens tinted red with a cream base and purple anthers. The colour of the flowers changes to a dark magenta pink. The flowers are followed by decorative feathery silver-grey seed heads that persist until winter. The smooth leaves are divided into 3 elliptical to lanceolate, dark green leaflets. This clematis clings firmly to the support or host plant through petioles transformed into tendrils. Its deciduous foliage is absent in winter.

Plant clematis near your climbing or rambling roses ('New Dawn', 'Mme Caroline Testout', 'Zéphirine Drouhin'), to extend the flowering of your walls and pergolas until the end of summer. It is a genus rich in diversity, with flowers of all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Perida' will pair well with the blue flowers of Hudson River clematis, the violet flowers of Romantika, or the white flowers of 'Superba' or 'Miss Bateman', to climb a fence or cover a wall exposed to the morning sun.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertiliser that stimulates foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch, to avoid excessive moisture.

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Clematis Perida (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Fruit colour grey

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

patens

Cultivar

Perida

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early Large-flowered Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1009821

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Planting and care

Clematis 'Perida' will appreciate a bright location with light shade: avoid southern exposure. Plant it in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, shading the roots and the base of the stem (with a flat tile, for example). Clematis can wilt in soil that is too wet. Plant it, with the root ball at an angle, covering it with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in well-worked soil, lightened with good compost and coarse sand. After planting, prune the clematis stems to about 30 cm (12in) above a healthy pair of buds. Water regularly during the first few weeks, but be careful not to let the water stagnate as this can cause fungus to develop at the neck. Mulch all clematis plants in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Tie in the stems, without crushing them, until the plant can cling for itself. Clematis plants also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. After a few years, cover the base of your climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, to reduce the risk of clematis wilt while promoting the growth of vigorous new shoots from the crown. Voles and slugs can attack clematis plants and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
Type of support Arch, Tree, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune every other stem to 50 cm (20in) above the soil and thick stems above 2m (7ft) on an older plant, above a healthy pair of buds, at the end of winter (March), before the start of growth.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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