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Clematis Red Passion

Clematis x patens Red Passion Zo110056
Early Large-flowered Clematis

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This is a brand new clematis from the Netherlands. This small 2 m (7ft) climber has unique perpetual flowering, with large double flowers of 10 cm (4in) in an unusual raspberry red. The spring flowers appear on the previous year's branches, while the September flowering is equally double, on the current year's shoots. A small, floriferous and compact climber, ideal for pots!
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
2.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°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 'Red Passion' is a new variety of large-flowered clematis from the Netherlands, a prestigious creation whose origin is a jealously guarded secret. This lovely climbing plant, 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft) tall, has lots of large, double flowers in spring, and again in late summer, in an unusual warm and bright raspberry red, with a fluffy grey-purple reverse. This amazing little climber will thrive in full sun or partial shade, it will weave its way through a large bush, or even grow in a large pot on the terrace.

 

Clematis belong to the buttercup family. They are found in both hemispheres, particularly in Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia, North and Central America. The variety 'Red Passion', recently obtained in the Netherlands and introduced in 2017, is a perennial and hardy, semi-woody climbing plant, which will reach a height of 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft), with a minimum spread of 1.25 m (4ft). 

This clematis bears very double flowers, 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, which appear on the previous year's wood from April to June, and then again on the current year's shoots, from late summer to autumn. The flowers are solitary or grouped in clusters and particularly abundant. They are upright with a multitude of red-pink petals with a lighter base and a silky reverse. They somewhat resemble the pompoms of the clematis viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans, but are more vividly coloured and larger. The flowering is followed by decorative feathery silver-grey seed heads that persist until winter. The deciduous leaves are divided into small, smooth, rounded, medium green leaflets. This clematis clings to its support or host plant with tendrils.

 

Plant your clematis alongside yourclimbing roses 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. 'Red Passion', which loves climbing in bushes, pairs well with the white or pink flowers of lilacs, deutzia or Kolkvitzia amabilis Pink Cloud. It also performs well in a large pot. Create unusual spring bouquets by picking a few branches loaded with flowers, mixed with pink or purple peonies, double tulips Angelique or Maureen, or mauve or pink irises, and many other garden flowers.

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Clematis Red Passion (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis Red Passion (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June, September
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Fruit colour grey

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

x patens

Cultivar

Red Passion Zo110056

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early Large-flowered Clematis

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference848801

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Planting and care

Clematis Red Passion likes a sunny or lightly shaded position near a tree. 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 die in overly wet soil and hot weather, falling victim to clematis wilt. Plant it by covering the root ball 3 cm (1in) deep in soil worked to a depth of 20 cm (8in), lightened with good compost and coarse sand. After planting, prune the clematis stems to about 30 cm (12in) above a healthy pair of buds. During the first few weeks, water regularly. However, be careful not to let water stagnate, as this can cause a fungus to develop at the collar. Mulch all clematis plants in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without crushing them, until the plant can climb on its own. Clematis also like to grow on neighbouring plants. Remove dead or weak stems in March, before the start of growth, and prune all others above 2 healthy buds. They will produce secondary stems that will bear lateral shoots flowering in May. Remove faded flowers. Young shoots will flower later in the season.

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 can attack clematis 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 Tree, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove dead or weak stems in March, before grpwth resumes and cut back half of the stems to 50cm (20in) from the ground, above 2 healthy buds. They will produce secondary stems that will bear flowering lateral shoots in May. Remove faded flowers. The young shoots will bloom later in the season.
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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