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    Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple'

    Also Known As

    • China Purple Bush Clematis

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple' plant details

    Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'China Purple' is an excellent selection of the woody Clematis heracleifolia with stunning dark blue-purple flowers instead of the typical light blue flowers. The upright, non-twining growth reaches 30 inches high in early summer topped with masses of ter

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Clusters of small vibrant blue-purple flowers replace the standard light-blue on this 2-3? mounder in mid-summer...great border plant. S-PSh/M GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple' plant

    How to Grow Clematis heracleifolia 'China Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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