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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 8–10Climate Temperate
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — Pruning group 3, it is low-maintenance and disease-resistant

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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 96
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 97
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — it is suitable for vertical spaces in the landscape; depending on the cultivar, image 101
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — The plant's slender stems are lined with green; blue flowers in the garden, image 102
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — This deciduous perennial is native to southern Europe and thrives in USDA zones 4 through 11; is a, image 100
Italian Clematis (Clematis Viticella) — is a resilient and versatile climbing plant renowned for its prolific flowering and easy care; vine for, image 99

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