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Clematis heracleifolia Cote dAzur

Clematis heracleifolia Côte d'Azur
Herbaceous Clematis, Non-climbing Clematis

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young plant well arrived in good condition with some flowers that allowed me to see its beauty

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A non-climbing variety of herbaceous clematis which forms a fairly wide bushy tuft, with a woody crown. It blooms from July to October with a multitude of small hyacinth-like flowers with incurved blue-violet edges and a white centre. Its flowers have long strongly curved petals and are gathered in clusters of fragrant blooms at the ends of sturdy stems that emerge from a clump of large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges that turn yellow in autumn, reminiscent of the large leaves of giant hogweed. Easy to grow and hardy, this erect clematis is happy with fertile, not too dry, well-drained soil and a semi-shaded position. It is particularly beautiful in borders and containers, or on slopes with other wild-looking plants.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Clematis heracleifolia 'Côte d'Azur' is a non-climbing variety of herbaceous clematis which forms a fairly wide bushy clump with a woody base. It blooms from July to October with a multitude of small hyacinth-like Bluish-violet flowers with incurved edges and a white centre. Its flowers have long, strongly curved petals and are gathered in fragrant clusters at the ends of sturdy stems emerging from a clump of large, dark green, heart-shaped, wavy-edged leaves that turn yellow in autumn, resembling the leaves of large hogweeds. Easy to grow and hardy, this erect clematis is happy with fertile, not too dry, well-drained soil and semi-shady exposure. It is a particularly beautiful perennial in flower beds and pots, or on slopes with other wild-looking border plants. 

 

The Clematis genus belongs to the buttercup family. The 'Côte d'Azur' Clematis is a horticultural variety derived from the Clematis heracleifolia (the hogweed-leaved clematis), a little-known herbaceous botanical species native to China. Obtained in 1913 by the French nurseryman Victor Lemoine, it is a herbaceous and slightly climbing perennial with a woody base, forming a clump of erect and semi-spreading angular stems, with a width of about 1 m (3ft). Pruned back to 30 cm (12in) each year, the old stems turn woody and branch out, while the new stems bear beautiful dark green leaves with three large leaflets that are greyish and downy. As the plant ages, it forms short stems, giving it a ball-like appearance when in bloom. In the heart of summer, long flowering stems emerge, reaching heights of 1 m (3ft) to 1.5 m (5ft). Small bell-shaped, fragrant flowers, 2 to 3 cm (1in) long, composed of 4 recurved petals of a fairly dark bluish-violet, lightening to white in the centre revealing a throat with yellow stamens, gathered in round whorls. When they fade, the seeds form small green and silver plumes, characteristic of clematis, but their arrangement in balls around the stem enhances the decorative effect. A little slow to establish, the plant roots deeply in the soil before showing exponential growth in the following years. Like its parent, this variety prefers semi-shady situations that are not too hot.

 

This 'Côte d'Azur' Clematisbrings a breath of fresh air to flower beds. Plant it alongside your perpetual roses to accompany their successive blooms and fill in their sometimes bare base. The Clematis genus is rich in diversity, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Take advantage of their easy cultivation to give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. Thanks to its herbaceous growth habit, this amazing variety will thrive perfectly in a pot on a balcony, or on a slope invaded by perennial peas, variegated ivy, small-flowered periwinkles, Coreopsis, and euphorbias. It extends the summer, blending easily with other perennial plants or even grasses (Schizachyrium scoparium, Miscanthus sinensis Adagio) in the garden or in bouquets.

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Clematis heracleifolia Cote dAzur (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis heracleifolia Cote dAzur (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

heracleifolia

Cultivar

Côte d'Azur

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Herbaceous Clematis, Non-climbing Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference878071

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Planting and care

Côte d'Azur Clematis prefers deep, well-drained soils that are rich in humus, with an acidic to neutral pH. This variety does not tolerate drought or very wet soils. It thrives in partial shade and requires plenty of light to flower properly. However, it is sensitive to direct and scorching sunlight. Plant the root ball at a depth of 7 to 8 cm (3in) below ground level to encourage new shoots to emerge from the base of the plant. It may take some time for it to establish, as it develops deep roots before growing upward. This is a problem-free and long-lasting perennial. Pot cultivation: use a substrate consisting of topsoil.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, not too dry and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back to 20 cm (8in) or 30 cm (12in) from the soil in winter. Remove damaged stems at the start of the growing season.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to March, December
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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