- Botanical name: Clematis 'Etoile Violette'
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Raised in France back in 1885, Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’ holds its own among modern varieties and has been give the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Vigorous and free-flowering, it bears pretty violet flowers from midsummer to early autumn, and shows good resistance to clematis wilt. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed sunny border and may also be raised in pots.
For best results grow Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Falling into Pruning Group Three, simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.
How to grow Clematis 'Etoile Violette'
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Plant size
3.5m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clematis 'Etoile Violette' and wildlife
Clematis 'Etoile Violette' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Clematis 'Etoile Violette' poisonous?
Clematis 'Etoile Violette' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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