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Royal Velvet Clematis
Clematis quickly covers fences, trellises and walls in a sea of large, vibrant colorful flowers. Prolific blooms last all summer.
Celtic Skies: Unique bright lavender color on double blooms, has second flush of bloom in late summer to early fall! First flush of blooms are borne on previous year's growth and are large fluffy double blooms while the blooms later in the season are mostly single blooms with the same striking lavender hue.
Light: Full sun
to partial shade
Blooms: Summer
Height: 6-20' Zones : 3-8
Size: Potted
Deer Resistant
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| Botanical Name: |
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Clematis viticella 'Royal Velvet' |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous, woody vine |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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10' - 20' |
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| Spread: |
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4' - 6' |
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| Spacing: |
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4' - 6' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 8 ( -40 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Rich mid green |
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| Flower Form: |
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Double, resembling 2" - 2 1/2" miniature chrysanthemums with their many layers of recurved and twisted sepals. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Rich, velvety red |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid to late summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Set in ground at same level as growing in the pot. Plant by other low plants or mulch around base to keep roots cool and moist. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Prefers a fertile, moisture retentive soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Slow to establish, fast there-after |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Abundant blooms with a compact growth habit. Tolerates full sun but does best in light shade. Easily clambers over trellises, decorative vine supports or fences. |
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| Pruning: |
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This variety blooms on current years growth; thus should be pruned each February or early March to two strong buds per stem. If left unpruned, will get leggy and only bloom at top of the plant. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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Early spring just as growth is starting |
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