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    Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9a

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    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.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    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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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    • even moisture - low
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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