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Clematis Westerplatte

Clematis 'Westerplatte'. The striking, slightly purply-red blooms have brighter red bars and a luxurious velvety sheen and complimentary deep red stamens.

Flowering Months June - September
Pruning Group Light
Height (feet) 6-8
Facing Aspect East, West
Aspect Sunny
Flower Diameter (Inches) 4-6
RHS Award of Garden Merit No
Habit Deciduous Climber
Scented No
Suitable for growing in a container Yes
Category Early Large Flowered

Photos of this plant

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 6 years ago:

2.prune in late winter or early spring (february) and after the first flush of flowers in early summer.

Group 2. Remove dead or weak stems before growth begins. Check individual stems from the top down until you reach a pair of healthy buds, and prune just above them, removing the spindly or damaged growth above