Clematis alpina 'Ruby' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * shade tolerant

Growth habit
Alpine clematis 'Ruby' is a creeping, climbing plant which can reach a height of 2.5 - 3 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The purple-red, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

fruit
The silvery-white fruits of Clematis alpina 'Ruby' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Façade, rose garden

Root
Clematis alpina 'Ruby' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.