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Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 3b-9b
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact plant details
Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and purple
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact
- USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Offsets from a compact 'Midnight Masquerade' seedling. We are working on dwarf dark purple Clematis recta. After watching it for several years now, we are actually quite impressed by it. Last 2 years it stood up all season without staking, reaching about
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Gardening facts about Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact plant
How to Grow Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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