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Clematis viticella Alba Luxurians - Italian Leather Flower

Clematis viticella Alba Luxurians
Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

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Really disappointed! Very small in size, only one stem, and the leaves are very dry. Planted with care, I'm really worried about its survival.

Corinne, 08/07/2022

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A climbing variety, with deciduous dark green foliage and late, open white flowers with green tips and black anthers.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

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.

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Clematis viticella Alba Luxurians - Italian Leather Flower (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

viticella

Cultivar

Alba Luxurians

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Italian Leather Flower, Purple Clematis, Virgin's Bower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6814931

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Planting and care

Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians' should be planted in spring or autumn, 8cm (3in) deep, with the root ball laid flat on the ground instead of vertically as usual. The head should be in the sun and the base in the shade. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to encourage new shoots. After planting, prune the stems to 30cm (12in) from the base, above a pair of buds. Train the stems loosely to help the plant climb on its own in the future. In March, cut back all the stems from the previous year to 20cm (8in) from the ground, above a pair of buds.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Container, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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