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Clematis Madame Julia Correvon

Clematis viticella Mme Julia Correvon
Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

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Beautiful colour, it stands out from afar. I've made it climb up the trunk of a small tree. Lots of flowers for a first year.

Mélanie, 22/08/2024

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This easy and undemanding clematis has a generously joyful flowering. Its multiple, bell-shaped flowers open widely in dark pink, almost burgundy red, with a heart of long, bristly, light yellow stamens. All these beautiful flowers warm up the cloak of deciduous leaves to easily cover arches, trellises and tree trunks.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

Clematis Madame Julia Correvon is a climbing perennial with a long and generous flowering. Its multiple flowers are a deep pink that often turns into a vibrant burgundy red. They bloom in bell-shaped clusters that open up to reveal a ball-like centre of yellow stamens in the middle of summer. This flowering continues into autumn and is followed by the feathery and airy seed heads. Low-maintenance and not sensitive to wind, it is easy to grow and can be used to cover arches, tree trunks, and trellises.

 

This cultivar originated in France in the early 20th century. This long-forgotten descendant of 'Ville de Lyon' was eventually rediscovered towards the end of the century and was later awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society of England in 1993. This clematis belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and, like most of its counterparts, prefers light, deep, moist, neutral, fertile soil. It thrives in a sunny or partially shaded location, with its base always in the shade. It is hardy so will withstand cold temperatures and frosts, even severe ones. However, it does not like stagnant moisture, so the substrate must be well-draining and watering should be moderate but may be necessary, especially during the first year.

'Madame Julia Correvon' can reach 3m (10ft) and bears single flowers with a diameter of approximately 6-7cm (2-3in), which bloom from July to September at least. These flowers consist of four to six ovate tepals that taper to a point. They have an original characteristic, they tend to curl at their tips to reveal a light pink reverse. When fully open in a star shape, they display a cream-coloured stamen centre with light green highlights. These stamens are long and generously spreading and contrast sharply with the ruby colour of the tepals. This subtle hue hovers between dark pink and burgundy red for a long time and this combination varies greatly depending on the exposure, it appears more pink in the sun and red in the shade. After the flowers, seed heads will decorate the foliage and last until winter. The deciduous leaves are composed of 3 to 5 vibrant or dark green leaflets (depending on the exposure), providing a lovely background for the flowers. They are borne on twisting stems that twine around their support.

 

'Madame Correvon' is not delicate, but it is beautiful with long, and colourful flowering. You can stay within the same colour palette and pair it with the Fragrant Cloud Lonicera periclymenum to enjoy its fragrance on a fence or trellis. In the back of a border, it will mingle with its cousins 'Black Prince' and 'I am red Robin', enhancing its brightness. And if you like contrasts, a beautiful climbing rose with light hues will easily colonise a tree trunk alongside it.

 

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Clematis Madame Julia Correvon (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis Madame Julia Correvon (Foliage) Foliage
Clematis Madame Julia Correvon (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

viticella

Cultivar

Mme Julia Correvon

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference678101

Planting and care

Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon' should be planted in spring or autumn, 5 cm (2in) deep, placing the root ball diagonally or even flat on the ground. The head should be in the sun (or partial shade) and the base in the shade. You can place a flat tile in front of the crown or plant ground cover plants. It prefers moist but not waterlogged, deep, well-worked, and rich soil. A sunny position will encourage more flowers of a lighter shade. In partial shade, its colour will be more intense. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to encourage new shoots. After planting, cut back the shoots to 30 cm (12in) from the base, above a pair of buds. Tie them loosely to support the plant until the clematis can cling on its own with tendrils. To promote their growth, provide them with a trellis or help them dress the trunk of a tree by placing a wire mesh. They also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. Pruning should be done in spring before growth resumes and will involve cutting back the stems that flowered the previous year below a pair of buds, about 30-40 cm (12-16in) from the ground (higher if the subject is old). Watch out for pests such as aphids and slugs and snails.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
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 any dried stems after the first flowering if desired. If you prefer to keep the seed heads on the plant throughout the winter, only prune the stems that have flowered the previous year, in spring.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February, October
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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