Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
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Clematis
'Vitiwester'
climbing leather flower
Clematis 'Vitiwester', also known as Clematis 'Burning Love', is a climber that brings deep, romantic tones to the garden with its rich red blooms. From midsummer to early autumn, this variety produces an abundance of velvety flowers, each reaching up to 10cm across, their striking dark crimson petals set against a centre of pale yellow anthers. The contrast is as dramatic as it is beautiful, making Clematis 'Vitiwester' a real showstopper when trained up trellises, fences, or pergolas. Its dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop, enhancing the intensity of its fiery display throughout the season.
Reliable and easy to grow, deep red Clematis 'Vitiwester' thrives in sun or partial shade, happily scrambling through shrubs or winding elegantly up a garden structure. It flowers on the current season’s growth, meaning a light prune in early spring will encourage even more of its signature blooms. Whether adding a touch of passion to a cottage garden or bringing warmth to a city balcony, Clematis 'Vitiwester' is a fantastic choice for those seeking long-lasting colour and effortless charm. Pair it with pale or white-flowered companions to make its deep red hues truly pop, or let it shine solo for a striking standalone feature.
Clematis 'Vitiwester' is supplied as a pip with a well-developed root system, ready to thrive in your garden. You can see an example of a pip in the last image.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
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Clematis 'Vitiwester'ᴾᴮᴿ
syn. Clematis 'Burning Love' - Flower colour
- Deep red, velvet
- Established height
- 1-3m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Climbing
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Dappled shade
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
Climbing habit
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