Clematis: Clematis recta 'Purpurea'

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'Purpurea' ground clematis is an excellent source of cut flowers. This herbaceous, non-vining clematis was a familiar site behind the old florist shops where they needed abundant white flowers in June. The flowers are small but plentiful, and slightly fragrant. Leaves are like the clematis vine, only purple; they turn green in mid-summer. Stake by mid-May. Shear back after flowering for rebloom. Ground clematis is a member of Group 3 (Group C) – prune in the late winter or very early spring to about 12 to 16 inches. The Group 3 clematis flowers on the current year’s growth, so pruning back hard in the late winter encourages lots of new growth and flowers for later in the season. Provide full sun to part shade and consistent moisture. – edited by dtd pbcouchman

History:

Clematis recta is native to Asia and eastern Europe.