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Italian Clematis

Clematis Viticella

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Overview

Clematis viticella, or Italian Clematis, is a robust, deciduous vine notable for its masses of bell-shaped flowers, ranging from deep purple to pink, blooming in midsummer to early fall. It can reach heights of 10-15 ft, with a spread of 3-4 ft, requiring a trellis or similar support structure. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 8–10Type VineClimate Temperate

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — The plant's slender stems are lined with green; blue flowers in the garden, image 102

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ensure the Italian Clematis receives a regular watering schedule; particularly during dry spells, image 85

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — providing vertical interest

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — vine with blue blooms; these flowers can be found in an array of colors, image 91

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ranging from deep purple to pink; the Clematis viticella produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil; it is suitable, image 51

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — Pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant; ensure the Italian Clematis receives a, image 75

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blooming in midsummer to early fall; yet high-impact addition to any garden design, image 72

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — These flowers can be found in an array of colors; providing vertical interest, image 82

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — about 1 to 3 inches in diameter, image 35

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ranging from deep purple to pink; the Clematis viticella produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers, image 48

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — Pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant; ensure the Italian Clematis receives a regular watering

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ensure the Italian Clematis receives a regular watering schedule; particularly during dry spells

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — with its base and roots shaded or mulched to remain cool; the plant's slender stems are lined with green, image 61

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blooming in midsummer to early fall

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — This deciduous perennial is native to southern Europe and thrives in USDA zones 4 through 11; is a, image 77

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blue flowers in the garden; pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant, image 90

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — is a resilient and versatile climbing plant renowned for its prolific flowering and easy care; vine for, image 76

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ensure the Italian Clematis receives a regular watering schedule; particularly during dry spells, image 62

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — about 1 to 3 inches in diameter

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blooming in midsummer to early fall; yet high-impact addition to any garden design, image 49

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blooming in midsummer to early fall; yet high-impact addition to any garden design

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — deciduous vine notable for its masses of bell-shaped flowers; it can reach heights of 10-15 ft, with a, image 93

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — particularly during dry spells; deciduous vine notable for its masses of bell-shaped flowers, image 86

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blue flowers in the garden; pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant, image 67

Photographs by 15 contributors

Andrea Moro, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Giovanni Ussi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Argo Navis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dominique REMAUD, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Dezidor, CC BY 3.0 · source
Hectonichus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Andrea Moro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ilariamolinelli, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Brighenti from Rockville, CC BY 2.0 · source
Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Thomas Duerbye, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Giovanna Passerini, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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