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Italian Clematis (Clematis viticella)

Clematis viticella is a vigorous, deciduous perennial vine, known for its abundant, bell-shaped purple to violet flowers in summer. It thrives in full sun to partial shad

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Watering

Consistent moisture, especially during growth.

Soil

Fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Temperature

Tolerates a wide range, thrives in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer in spring and after first bloom.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Water

Consistent moisture, especially during growth.

Soil

Fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Temperature

Tolerates a wide range, thrives in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer in spring and after first bloom.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2.5-4 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnately compound

Flower Size

4-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

40000

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Synonyms
Anemone viticella E.H.L.Krause
Clematis baccata Pers.
Clematis lugubris Salisb.
Clematis pulchella Pers.
Clematitis viticella (L.) Couret-Vill.
Viticella deltoidea Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusClematis
  • speciesClematis viticella
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

All parts of Clematis viticella contain protoanemonin, which can cause mild skin irritation upon contact and gastrointestinal upset if ingested by humans or pets.

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