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Clematis Caerulea Luxurians

Clematis viticella Caerulea Luxurians
Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

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I have bought several clematis plants from you and they are struggling to grow. They remain stunted?? In contrast to 2 purchased from a garden centre, which are hardier varieties and yet one of them is planted in sandy soil.

Huguette C., 11/11/2018

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Amazing climbing variety, with deciduous pale green foliage and late flowering in open white bell-shaped flowers with violet tips and black anthers.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
3 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 February to April, September to November
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Description

Clematis 'Caerulea Luxurians' is an elegant Italian climbing clematis, reaching 3m (10ft) high. It flowers late in the season, adorning trellises and other supports with beautiful white flowers with violet tips and black anthers.

 

This robust climber develops deciduous leaves with 3 pale green, 8cm (3in) long leaflets, carried by twining stems that wrap around their support with tendrils. From June to September it has single, drooping, bell-shaped flowers on the current year's growth. They have 4 sepals and are white with violet tips and black anthers, 6cm (2in) in diameter. Sometimes green spots may appear on the slightly frilly tips of the sepals.

Clematis 'Caerulea Luxurians' prefers clay-siliceous, light, deep, fresh and fertile soil, in a sunny position with the base in the shade. Planting ground cover plants is a good idea. It is also susceptible to aphids.

Clematis 'Caerulea Luxurians' will look original when combined with an evergreen bush. On a trellis, fence, wall, or other supports, combine it with other clematis for a beautiful range of colours.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertiliser application as it stimulates foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to prevent excessive moisture, which favours clematis wilt.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

viticella

Cultivar

Caerulea Luxurians

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6814951

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Planting and care

Clematis 'Caerulea Luxurians' is best planted in spring or autumn 8cm (3in) deep, laying the root ball flat rather than vertically as usua,l with its head in the sun and the foot in the shade. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to encourage new shoots. After planting, prune the stems to 30cm (12in) from the base, above a pair of buds. Train them loosely to help the plant cling on its own later. Each year in March, cut back all the previous year's stems to 20cm (8in) from the ground, above a pair of buds. 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

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 Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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