Clematis viticella Alba Luxurians - Italian Leather Flower

Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' is a beautiful Italian climbing clematis, reaching a height of 3m (10ft). It blooms late to adorn fences and other supports with beautiful white flowers with green tips and black anthers.

This robust climber develops deciduous leaves with 3 ovate dark green leaflets, 8cm (3in) long. They are carried by twisting stems that twine around their support using tendrils. From July to September, large single flowers with 4 sepals, in an open cup shape, bloom on the current year's branches. They are white with green tips and black anthers, 7cm (3in) in diameter.

Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' prefers light, deep, fertile and clay-siliceous soil, in a sunny position with its base in the shade. Planting ground cover plants is a good idea to achieve this. Beware of aphids!

Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' will bring a touch of modernity and lightness when grown with a shrub.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertiliser application as it can stimulate foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch, to prevent excessive moisture, which can promote clematis wilt.