Clematis Étoile Violette
clematis (group 3)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
- Flower colour: deep purple
- Other features: N/A
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vigorous, late summer-flowering clematis produces a profusion of deep purple flowers with creamy-yellow centres from July to September. Looks stunning scrambling through trees, shrubs and climbing roses. Stands up well to wind and is resistant to clematis wilt. - Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
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Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Prolific Flowering
- Repeat Flowering
- Suits Any Aspect
- Velvety Flowers
Cons
Best Uses
- Against A Wallfence
- Against A Wall Or Fence
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
- Sun Or Partial Shade
Comments about Crocus Clematis'Étoile Violette':
I had several of these in my last garden, and loved them so much that I now am buying again for my new garden. First 'flush' of absolutely loads of gorgeous dark purple flowers in May, then repeat flowering all the way through til October or sometimes November - really earns its keep! If you DO cut it back low, do so in late November or December, as that way you will get much better display from May onwards - if you cut it back in Feb or March, you may lose the early abundant display
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I purchased a Clematis Etoile Violette from Crocus. And planted it in the back garden last week. Although it was well watered. In a couple of days it went completely limp and droopy. It looks half dead. It is a fully hardy plant. There was no snow. But has the -1 temperature caused this.? Will it recover as the weather warms up.?Asked on 3/24/2013 by Tropical22 from Cheshire1 answer
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Hello,
These plants are fully hardy, but I would not be surprised if any new shoots are knocked back by the terrible weather we have been experiencing recently. The good news is that as the weather improves, the plant should put on lots of new growth, so I would not be concerned at this stage.Answered on 3/25/2013 by Helen from Crocus
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Climbers for North East facing wall
Hi I was just wondering if you could give me some advice please. Our house is a Victorian end of terrace - the side of the house faces North-East. The side of the house is very bare (only two tiny windows on ground floor) and we would like to grow something up the wall. We have had trouble with graffiti in the past and want to paint the side of the house and then put trellis to about 7ft. Can you suggest something that would grow quite quickly please. Kind Regards JoannaAsked on 11/6/2009 by Joanna Swainson2 answers
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Thank you so much Helen, this helps a lot.Answered on 11/9/2009 by Joanna SwainsonA:
Hello Joanna, If you click on the link below it will take you to our fast growing climbers, which will cope with low light levels. If you click into each card you can then see the eventual height and spread of each plant - some of them are pretty big. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.186/vid.237/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 11/9/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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Climber to cover fence and compliment one of your 'Ready Made Borders'
Hi, I'm interested in ordering the plants in your 'Keep it Cool' border, but as I plan to plant this against a dark wooden fence, please can you advise a selection of climbing plants which would be in keeping with the border, which would successfully cover the fence. The length of the border is 3.5 metres and it is north facing in a sheltered town garden. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards JoAsked on 9/22/2009 by Jo Olliver1 answer
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Hello Jo, You could include a Clematis alpina for early cover http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/bell-shaped-flowers/clematis-alpina-/classid.855/ and a later flowering Clematis such as http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/clematis/normal-flowers/clematis-%C3%A9toile-violette/classid.925/ It is worth keeping in mind though that this border will prefer a spot with lots of sun. Best regards, Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 9/23/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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Climbing Plant on a North-Facing Trellis
Dear Sir/Madam, Could you recommend a climbing plant for a trellis? The trellis in question is set against my neighbour's wall, and faces northward. So, I'm looking for a plant to provide maximum, attractive, fast-growing coverage. Yours faithfully, PeterAsked on 8/18/2009 by Peter Lawson1 answer
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Hello Peter, I have done a search on our Plant Finder and if you click on the following link it will take you to all the climbers which will grow on a north facing aspect and are fast growing (although keep in mind most plants are going into their dormant period now) http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/climbers/plcid.15/vid.186/vid.237/ I hope this helps.Answered on 8/19/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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