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Clematis Abundance

Clematis viticella Abundance
Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

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Plant arrived in very good condition. Planted the same day, it seems to be thriving.

Franck, 24/05/2020

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A vigorous, wilt-resistant clematis, not very sensitive to wind. It is floriferous with a mass of small raspberry-red flowers with deeply veined fuchsia petals and a pink midrib, all summer. To be planted in the garden or a pot on a sunny terrace, in fertile, moist and well-drained soil.   
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 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 October
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Description

Clematis 'Abundance' is a floriferous, vigorous, disease-resistant variety, not very sensitive to wind which produces a multitude of small single flowers in raspberry red with a greenish yellow heart during the summer, with deeply veined fuchsia tepals and a pink central band. A beautiful Clematis that will enhance any support in the garden, as well as the terrace or balcony when planted in a pot.

 

Clematis 'Abundance', belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, is a hybrid derived from Clematis viticella, which is part of the late-flowering group of Clematis that blooms on the current year's growth. Clematis attach themselves to their support using petioles that are transformed into tendrils. This magnificent Italian Clematis is a semi-woody climbing plant with deciduous foliage composed of light green pinnate leaves with slightly ponited leaflets. It grows rapidly and can reach a height of 2.5 to 3 metres (8 to 10 feet) with a spread of about 1 metre (3 feet). This splendid and highly floriferous variety lives up to its name, covered with a mass of single flowers with 4 or 6 tepals, measuring 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, with wavy, slightly recurved edges. Its raspberry red flowers are deeply veined with fuchsia and have a lighter pink central band, which gives them a beautiful textured appearance. The contrast with a greenish-yellow stamen centre stands out beautifully against the foliage.

Clematis 'Abundance' was given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2002, in recognition of its many qualities.

 

Summer-flowering Clematis are fantastic, easy-to-grow climbing plants (without ever being invasive or cumbersome) and can be showcased in countless ways. A must-have in English gardens, they will bring a romantic, natural, and wild touch to the garden and are perfect companions for climbing or rambling roses. They are ideal for adorning and enhancing walls, trellises, and pergolas, and bring unexpected bursts of colour when planted at the base of trees or within hedges. Clematis are also excellent candidates for container gardening, adding life to balconies, terraces, or patios. It is best to avoid very sunny locations, either in containers or in the ground. 'Abundance' will be stunning paired with a climbing or rambling rose, Acer negundo 'Flamingo', Pyracantha 'Sparkler', or Chinese Wisteria. Medium-height perennials such as Epimedium, Daylilies, Liriope, Artemisia, Heuchera, or a shrubby sage can provide shade at its base.

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Clematis Abundance (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Fruit colour grey

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

viticella

Cultivar

Abundance

Family

Renonculacées

Other common names

Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference813751

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Planting and care

Clematis 'Abundance' is a hardy, robust, disease-resistant variety that is less susceptible to wind, tolerating damage from moderate winds. It prefers a sunny to partially shaded exposure and fertile, humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Clematis like to climb towards the sun, with their roots in the shade. The base of its stem and its roots must be in the shade. A tilted flat tile or a perennial or a low-growing bush planted in front of the Clematis will provide perfect protection against the sun, and conceal the crown. Be careful when handling the root ball as Clematis roots are quite fragile. Work the soil deeply and incorporate compost as well as a handful of bone meal, a base fertiliser that will help the Clematis to establish. During the first few weeks after planting, water regularly but moderately, without saturating, to keep the soil consistently moist. Clematis should be placed in the hole at an inclined position, with the stem angled towards the support it will climb on. Cover with soil in a small mound to cover the base and stem of the Clematis. This will reduce the risk of clematis wilt and promote the emergence of vigorous new shoots from the crown. After planting, prune the stems of summer-flowering Clematis to 30 cm (12in) or 40 cm (16in) above a healthy pair of buds. Train the stems without constricting them until the plant can grip onto the support using its tendrils. Mulch the Clematis in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Container, Hedge, 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 Clematis 'Abundance' flowers on the current year's shoots, so it should be pruned short in February-March before the start of growth by cutting back all the previous year's stems to 30 cm (12in) from the ground, above a pair of large buds. The Clematis will then produce long and vigorous shoots from the base to create a compact, floriferous plant. It is best to prune short rather than keep the large buds at the top of the stems because the regrowth will be even stronger.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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