Clematis recta 'Purpurea'

Flower Colour: Fragrant white flowers in large airy clusters
Flower Size: 3 cm
Bloom Time: All summer
Pruning Group: 3
Foliage emerges purple and fades to green with a purple hue
Small, compound, ovate leaves with 5-9 leaflets
Small fluffy silver seed heads
Vigorous habit

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-115 cm

SPREAD:
70-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Clematis grow best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun. Protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial. Large flowering bi-colours, reds and blues, may fade quickly if planted in direct sun. Roots need a cool environment to thrive; it is recommended planting a ground cover or shallow rooted perennial to shade the roots; mulching is suggested. Plant the crown 3-5 cm below the soil's surface. Clematis are slow to establish and initially need to be tied to a trellis or fence to begin climbing.

Additional Notes about Ground Clematis:

Clematis are grouped into three different categories for pruning and maintenance:

Group 3: Late Flowering - Flowers form on the terminal 60-90 cm of the current season's growth. Some bloom as early as midsummer and continue into the fall. In early spring, prune each stem, leaving the lowest 2-3 buds. The new growth can be tipped back when it reaches about 30 cm, to induce better branching and flowering.