Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 4a-9a
Clematis recta 'Velvet Night' plant details
Clematis recta 'Velvet Night' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous purple
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A fine selection from England, differs from 'Midnight Masquerade' in having a bronze tint to the purple, narrower and somewhat slender foliage. This one also can be trimmed once or twice in summer in order to avoid staking and loosing the purple color.
Gardening facts about Clematis recta 'Velvet Night' plant
How to Grow Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- purple
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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