Clematis ‘Alita’ (Evipo070) is a compact, deciduous, and floriferous climber, ideal for small gardens, containers, or trellises. It produces large (10–15 cm) magenta-red to crimson flowers with yellow stamens from early summer to autumn. As a Viticella-type, it is hardy, easy-to-grow, and belongs to pruning group 3, requiring hard pruning to ~30 cm each spring.
Key Features & Care:
- Size: Compact, reaching only 1.5–2 meters in height.
- Flowers: Crimson to magenta-red, flowering from Spring to Autumn.
- Position: Thrives in sunny to part-shaded positions, but prefers cool roots (needs shading at the base).
- Soil: Requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
- Pruning Group 3: Prune hard back to 30 cm above ground level in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and maximum flowering.
- Uses: Excellent for pots, containers, and small arbours.
Alita is part of the Poulsen Roser collection and is often paired with roses for a stunning vertical display.
