Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’ 
                          
                             
                                Ground Clematis | 
                                USDA Zone: 2-9 | 
                              
                           
                          Plant number: 1.157.300 
                          
                                                    This unusual selection of Clematis is not a vining plant at all but has a sprawling, bushy habit. Quickly bursts out of the ground in the spring, with foliage of an unusual smoky-purple shade, fading to green by mid summer. Plants produce a good display of fragrant little white star-shaped flowers in early summer. Will require staking, or plants can be allowed to sprawl through an adjacent shrub. Prune to the ground in fall or early spring. May be divided in spring, but plants take a season to recover. Interesting cut flower. 
                          
                          Further details for  Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’
   
      
           
           
           Optimal Growing Conditions
           
           
               Sun Exposure                   Full Sun or   Partial Shade
                  Soil Type                   Normal or   Sandy  or   Clay
                  Soil pH                   Neutral or   Alkaline  or   Acid
                  Soil Moisture                 
                 Care Level                       Easy                                                       
             
      
           
           
           Appearance and Characteristics
           
           
             Flower Colour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  White                 
              Blooming Time                   Early Summer                    Mid Summer                                                                                                                                                                          
              Foliage Color                                                                      Deep Green                                                                       Purple Black                                                                                                                                        
              Plant Uses & Characteristics                   Accent: Good Texture/Form                                     Attracts Butterflies                                     Border                                     Containers                                     Cut Flower                    Deer Resistant                                                                                                         Fragrant                                     Massed                                                                                                      
              Flower Head Size                                                     Medium                                  
              Height                               90-120 cm                     35-47 inches
              Spread                    60-70 cm                     23-27 inches
              Foot Traffic                   None
                 Growth Rate                   Slow             
       
  
                          
                          Disclaimer:  This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.                            
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