Clematis 'Octopus' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * shade tolerant

Growth habit
Alpine clematis 'Octopus'(s) 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
Clematis alpina 'Octopus'(s) produces purple-red, medium-green, semi-double, bell-shaped flowers from April to May. These grow to around 6 - 8 cm in size.

fruit
The fruits of Clematis alpina 'Octopus'(s) are particularly decorative. These appear from June.

Use
Façade, rose garden

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