Clematis 'Black Prince'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Black Prince)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Dark reddish-purple flowers with silver on the outside are borne from July to September. A late-flowering clematis that makes an excellent partner for a climbing rose, shrub or tree in full sun or part shade. 'Black Prince' is a variety of Clematis viticella and is resistant to clematis wilt. - Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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late large flowered clematis (group 3)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis 'Étoile Violette'
clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis viticella Etoile Violette)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis × triternata 'Rubromarginata'
clematis (group 3)
3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Climber wall support - dark brown
H120cm (18cm legs)
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Clematis root protector
38 × 19 × 30cm