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Leatherflower

Clematis Viorna

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Overview

The Leatherflower, Clematis viorna, is a climbing vine with urn-shaped, leather-textured blossoms in colors ranging from pink to deep purple. Flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, reaching a length of 3-6 inches, with an equally appealing silvery seed heads post-bloom. This North American native prefers well-drained soil, partial shade, and a structure to support its 6-10 feet climb. Hardy, it's a stunning addition for garden trellises or fences.

Sun Full, HalfZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — leather-textured blossoms in colors ranging from pink to deep purple
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — is a climbing vine with urn-shapedLeatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — reaching a length of 3-6 inchesLeatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — with an equally appealing silvery seed heads post-bloomLeatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — This North American native prefers well-drained soilLeatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Hardy, it's a stunning addition for garden trellises or fencesLeatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — is an elegant addition to any landscape design+157

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
5–10 Ft.
Mature width
3–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — offering a unique mix of beauty and hardiness
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — is a climbing vine with urn-shaped
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — reaching a length of 3-6 inches
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — with an equally appealing silvery seed heads post-bloom
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — This North American native prefers well-drained soil
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Hardy, it's a stunning addition for garden trellises or fences
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — is an elegant addition to any landscape design
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — native to Eastern North America
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — leather-textured blossoms in colors ranging from pink to deep purple
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — features captivating bell-shaped flowers with a leathery texture
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Flowers bloom from late spring to early fall
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — and a structure to support its 6-10 feet climb
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — the flowers bloom from late spring to early fall
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — making it an excellent choice for vertical interest
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Displaying a rich range of colors from a creamy yellow to deep purples and some with reddish-pink hues
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Clematis viorna is well-suited for trellises
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — It prefers a sunny to partly shaded location with well-draining soil, thriving in USDA zones 4 through 9
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — This clematis is also less susceptible to clematis wilt, a common fungal issue, making it a robust choice
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — <br><br>With a moderate growth pace
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Its roots appreciate cool
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — Leatherflower maintains its shape and vigor
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — moist conditions and benefit from mulching or the shade of low-growing companion plants
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden
Leatherflower (Clematis Viorna) — When integrating Leatherflower into your designs

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