Clematis viticella Astra Nova Clematis viticella Astra Nova
Clematis viticella Astra Nova
Clematis viticella Astra Nova

Clematis viticella 'Astra Nova'

A dramatic new clematis with dazzling, pinwheel blooms of striking purple and white.
Plant In Sunshine
Winter Hardy
Easy To Grow
Wildlife Friendly
  • A truly unique display, a wonderful and totally unique variety of clematis for your garden
  • Vivid violet petals, each with a bright white stripe down the centre
  • Semi-double blooms with a circle of short, wispy petals
  • Compact growing to 6ft or so, it's easily grown in a pot
  • Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out
7cm Pot - Item: 550215
Only £12.99
Currently Unavailable

Product Description

A wonderful and totally unique variety of clematis for your garden, 'Astra Nova' has vivid violet petals, each with a bright white stripe down the centre, creating an eye-catching contrast.

From June to September clusters of semi-double blooms emerge, each with a circle of short, wispy petals surrounding the central ring of stamens creating a decadent effect.

A truly unique display, the flowers will attract pollinators into your garden, creating a wildlife haven.

Compact growing to 180cm (6ft) or so, it's easily grown in a pot and being easy to grow and maintain means that anyone can grow it, with or without a garden!

Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out, we recommend planting Astra Nova near a support to help it scramble upwards.

What Is Supplied

Item 550215 supplied as:
Supplied as an established plant in a 7cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out. Plants will reach 180cm (6ft), flowering June to September.

Plant Information

Top Tips

  • Plant with the crown of the plant 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level.
  • Clematis like a cool ‘root run’ so try and plant so that the roots are shaded. If you are planting in a sunny position, place some pieces of slate or flat stones on the soil after planting or use groundcover plants to keep the roots cool.

Care Guide

Planting your Clematis:

  • If planting by a wall or fence - the hole should be dug approx. 30cm (12in) away from its base.
  • If planting by a tree - plant about 2 feet (60cm) away from the trunk leaning the cane of the clematis towards the support.
  • Dig a planting hole 3 x wider than the roots of the shrub you're planting and mix some well-rotted compost or manure with the soil from the hole and use this to re-fill once the clematis is in place.
  • Before planting soak container-grown shrubs thoroughly and allow to drain.
  • Remove the plant from its pot and tease out a few of the roots.
  • Add Mycorrhizal fungi to the roots when planting to help plants establish quicker.
  • Plant with the crown of the plant 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level.
  • Refill the hole with the earth removed (backfilling) and firm in the soil with your heel, avoiding the root ball.
  • Water well

 

Aftercare advice for your clematis:

  • Feed in spring with a general-purpose feed, avoiding the stems. Mulch immediately afterwards with organic matter such as well-rotted manure, leaf mould or garden compost.
  • Water regularly during periods of dry weather in the first few seasons after planting, especially for container plants.
  • Clematis in pots should be given a liquid feed through the summer and early autumn.


 

Pruning Your Clematis:

  • A Viticella-type clematis, pruning couldn’t be easier: simply cut it back hard in spring to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before regrowth begins.


Planting / Flowering Calendar
Planting Time
Flowering Time
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
Plant Dimensions
180cm
100cm
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Clematis viticella 'Astra Nova'
Clematis viticella 'Astra Nova'
7cm Pot
Item: 550215
Only £12.99
Currently Unavailable