Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Raised in France in 1883, Clematis 'Kermesina' bears rich red flowers from midsummer to early autumn. Some of the flowers early in the season may have green tips. It's a great choice for growing up an obelisk in a sunny border, or training up a trellis or through shrubs and trees. A viticella clematis, it shows good resistance to clematis wilt.

For best results grow Clematis 'Kermesina' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. As with all the late-flowering clematis, 'Kermesina' falls into Pruning Group Three: simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.

Plant calendar

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Clematis ‘Kermesina’ and wildlife

Clematis ‘Kermesina’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Clematis ‘Kermesina’ poisonous?

Clematis ‘Kermesina’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Clematis 'Kermesina'
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