Clematis for every month of the year
Find out how to have at least one clematis in flower all 12 months of the year with Sarah's guide.
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Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours'
Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' has flowers in a beautiful red crimson-purple, this is a fantastic clematis – good, tough, reliable and free-flowering. More
| 1 x 2 litre pot, for autumn planting 520177-2L | £24.95 |
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| 1 x 3 litre pot, for spring/summer planting 520036-3L | £24.95 |
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Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' has flowers in a beautiful red crimson-purple, this is a fantastic clematis – good, tough, reliable and free-flowering.
Like all viticella clematis, this is a slender, deciduous climber, perfect shimmying up posts and through shrubs and trees – a very reliable and free flowering cultivar. Suitable for containers.
| Genus | Clematis |
| Group/Species | viticella |
| Variety | Royal Velours |
| Type | Deciduous Climber |
| Border Position | Climber |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained |
| Height | 3-4.5m (10-15ft) |
| Spacing | 1m (3ft 3in) |
| Care Tips | Pruning group 3 - flowers on the current season's growth so cut back hard in early spring to a healthy pair of buds 30cm (12in) above the ground and apply a mulch of compost or well-rotted manure. Tie in new shoots to a trellis or other suitable support. Will benefit from a regular liquid feed throughout the growing season. Read Sarah's article for more information on how to prune clematis. |
| Flowering | July - September |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice
How to prune clematis
Learn how to prune your clematis plant with this simple guide.
How to plant and grow clematis
Transform a pergola or wall with wonderful clematis, or be more adventurous and plant one of them through a tree.
Delivery
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Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' reviews
Average based on 6 reviews
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Reviewed 23rd April 2020 by Sheila plants arrived in excellent condition |
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Reviewed 21st April 2020 by Angela As mentioned earlier in previous question |
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Reviewed 21st April 2020 by Carol Always had good plants . Information clear about planting. Recent delivery and procedure updates appropriate |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jacqui Perfectly packed Clematis delivered promptly |
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Reviewed 7th October 2018 by Lois As always, prompt service and good quality plants and seeds. |
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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Dawn
Always prompt - if a delay I am notified immediately. |
