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Clematis 'Red Velvet Truffle' – A Showstopper for Spring Gardens

Add a dramatic splash of colour to your garden with Clematis 'Red Velvet Truffle'. This deciduous perennial climber is renowned for its abundant cerise-red blooms, each highlighted by striking golden stamens. Its darker bronze-green foliage provides the perfect backdrop, making the flowers stand out even more vividly.

• Breathtaking Blooms: Enjoy masses of single, vibrant flowers from April through May—one of the earliest clematis varieties to flower in spring.
• Robust Growth: This vigorous climber can reach up to 8m (26ft) in height and spread up to 4m (13ft), quickly covering trellises, fences, walls, or pergolas with lush growth.
• Garden Versatility: Ideal for screening unsightly features or creating a living wall of colour. The unique foliage contrast makes it a standout in any planting scheme.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in autumn or early spring while the soil is workable.
• Sun/Shade: Prefers full sun to partial shade; roots like to stay cool and shaded—mulch or underplant with low-growing perennials.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens (RHS Hardiness H6).
• Pruning: Group 1 clematis—simply remove dead or damaged stems after flowering; minimal pruning needed.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as new growth appears.

Tower Pot Option

• Lattice Frame Support: Provides excellent structure for climbing clematis and other fast-growing shrubs.
• Sleek Modern Design: Black and gold finish complements contemporary outdoor spaces.
• User-Friendly: Easy assembly and stability; set includes pot, saucer, and frame—measures 1.3m tall.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Pair with spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils for layered seasonal interest.
• Create a vertical accent by training up an obelisk or archway alongside climbing roses.
• Makes an excellent companion for evergreen shrubs that offer year-round structure beneath the blooms.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Clematis 'Red Velvet Truffle'?
  The ideal time is autumn or early spring when the soil is moist and workable.
• How fast does this clematis grow?
  This variety is vigorous and can reach full height within several years under optimal conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Clematis thrives in moist, well-drained soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Mulch helps keep roots cool and moist.