Illustrative photo.
Clematis (viticella) 'ETOILE VIOLETTE' old man's beard
size/type
vine,vine
usual height
3-5m
usual width
1-1,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-September
location
full sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Etoile Violette (Viticella group) is a popular variety of old man's beard with mid-sized deep violet purple flowers from July until September. They have 6 petals and centres decorated with numerous creamy white stamens.
It belongs to Group 3 clematis, flowering in mid- and late summer. Flowers appear on new growths. Cut back all the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds, 15-20 cm above soil level, before growth begins in early spring.
Growing conditions and care
Clematis likes deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil that remains cool. You can grow a plant below clematis that will provide shade for its roots. Add garden compost in late winter and mulch it well. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 22-02-2017
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