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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) — the Clematis viticella produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — and a romantic aesthetic that is sure to captivate any client's eye; vine with blue blooms, image 89

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — and a romantic aesthetic that is sure to captivate any client's eye; vine with blue blooms, image 66

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — deciduous vine notable for its masses of bell-shaped flowers; it can reach heights of 10-15 ft, with a spread of 3-4

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — vine for full or half; and a romantic aesthetic that is sure to captivate any client's eye, image 69

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

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — it is suitable for vertical spaces in the landscape; depending on the cultivar, image 78

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — This deciduous perennial is native to southern Europe and thrives in USDA zones 4 through 11; is a, image 54

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

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — providing vertical interest; with its base and roots shaded or mulched to remain cool, image 65

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — is a resilient and versatile climbing plant renowned for its prolific flowering and easy care; vine for, image 53

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — It can reach heights of 10-15 ft, with a spread of 3-4 ft, requiring a trellis or similar support, image 50

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — providing vertical interest; with its base and roots shaded or mulched to remain cool, image 88

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — blooming in midsummer to early fall; yet high-impact addition to any garden design, image 95

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — it is suitable for vertical spaces in the landscape; depending on the cultivar, image 55

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — Pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant; ensure the Italian Clematis receives a, image 52

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — about 1 to 3 inches in diameter, image 58

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ranging from deep purple to pink; the Clematis viticella produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers, image 71

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — with its base and roots shaded or mulched to remain cool

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — It can reach heights of 10-15 ft, with a spread of 3-4 ft, requiring a trellis or similar support structure

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — ranging from deep purple to pink; the Clematis viticella produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers, image 94

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — and a romantic aesthetic that is sure to captivate any client's eye

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — These flowers can be found in an array of colors

Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — yet high-impact addition to any garden design; this deciduous perennial is native to southern Europe and, image 64

Photographs by 13 contributors

Rictor Norton & David Allen, CC BY 2.0 · source
Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Andrea Moro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Clematis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Pat DESNOS, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Giovanni Ussi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yoan MARTIN, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Genevieve BOTTI, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
Hectonichus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Olga Regina Faleschini, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Himale20, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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