Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Lansdowne Gem'
clematis (group 1)
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: December to February
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
Rich claret coloured tepals, that are paler on the reverse, form open bell-shaped flowers that appear for several months in winter. The seedheads that follow are also attractive, and help create a prolonged seasonal display in a sheltered position. - Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten