Clematis viticella

Also Known As

Italian Clematis
Small Flowered Species Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 5'-20'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Clematis viticella plant details

Clematis viticella is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis viticella

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cascading, small flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis viticella

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's the parent species of dozens of well known hybrids like Madame Julia Correvon, Betty Corning, Venosa Violacea, Etoile Violette and Purpurea Plena Elegans. A garden gateway arch is the perfect place for it! Viticella is vigorous and easy to grow. Italy, 1569.

By: Brushwood Nursery

Not to be confused with the above, this is the parent of many of the large flowered hybrids, rich deep purple blooms that look like a half scale Jackmanii.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

The flaring, bell shaped flowers on this vigorous, hardy Clematis are borne in great numbers from mid-Summer to early Fall. We grow these from seed & so the colors may vary from deep rich purple to soft blue. C. viticella is resistant to Clematis wilt & so has been used as a parent to many of the best hybrids, imparting its hardy, easygoing nature to its offspring. A fast, twining grower, it can easily reach 15’ to 20’ by its second year. Blooms on new growth - so prune it severely in early Spring. Clematis love rich, composty soil & regular water. Root area should be shaded (with other plants) or heavily mulched.