About

Clematis 'Eetika' is a deciduous climbing plant that reaches heights of 1.2 to 3 meters. It features lush green foliage and produces single flowers measuring 8 to 12 centimeters in diameter. Each bloom consists of four deep pink sepals adorned with darker pink veins, complemented by pink and crimson stamens. This variety flowers in late summer and autumn.

About the genus

Clematis includes a variety of plants, ranging from deciduous and evergreen shrubs to herbaceous perennials. Many of these species are climbers, utilizing twining leaf stalks for support, and they frequently produce prominent flowers. In the fall, certain varieties develop appealing fluffy seed heads.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

2.5-4 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden

Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; see clematis cultivation for more advice

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 3

Propagation

Propagate by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids and capsid bug; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevils

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux