CHUXAY GARDEN 25 Seeds Dark Purple Clematis Seed,Clematis 'Romantika',Late Large-Flowered Clematis Rare Dark Flowers Beautiful Potted Plants

A mesmerizing Clematis! Extremely dark-flowered, Clematis 'Romantika' is a lovely, deciduous vine which is richly covered with 4 to 6 petaled flowers, 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm), of a dusky reddish-purple - almost black at first, with a velvety sheen. They slowly fade to dark purple as they age, and depending on the weather, the whole blossom can turn a deep red. A fabulous creation from Uno Kivistik. For proper care of clematis, clematis vines prefer sunny locations (at least six hours of sun needed for blooming) but the soil should be kept cool. An easy way to accomplish this is by planting some type of ground cover or shallow-rooted perennial plants around the clematis. A 2-inch layer of mulch can also be incorporated to keep the roots cool and moist. Your seedling will take at least a year to offer its first bloom and another three years to become a mature plant. I usually wait until it blooms before planting it out in the garden. A greenhouse helps.