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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
Garden photo gallery of Clematis recta 'Purpurea' Compact
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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