Italian leather flower 'Minuet' (Clematis 'Minuet')

Italian leather flower 'Minuet'

Also known as: Purple clematis 'Minuet'

The Italian leather flower is a member of the Buttercup family that has blueish flowers in the wild. However, this hybrid instead sports large four-petaled white flowers that shade to a bright violet at the edges. It's appropriate that italian leather flower 'Minuet' is named after a dance because the flowers are quite elegant. They grow in greater numbers than the parent.

Scientific classification

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

4 m

Plant Height

1.5 m

Spread

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Italian leather flower 'Minuet'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Italian leather flower 'Minuet' thrives in a moist environment without standing water. Check soil moisture by finger test; water thoroughly if dry. In spring, it needs more water; drain excess promptly to prevent root rot, especially in rainy conditions.

Fertilize: Fertilization for italian leather flower 'Minuet' should match its size. Use nitrogen during growth and phosphate before blooming, with continuous potassium application. Apply low-concentration fertilizers multiple times. During dormancy, add organic fertilizer and compost to enrich soil and protect roots from frost.

Pruning: Prune italian leather flower 'Minuet' before flowering or in late winter to early spring, removing weak branches to enhance nutrient flow. Avoid summer pruning. Heavy pruning can promote growth in late bloomers. Leave thicker branches for longer blooming seasons and increased flowers. Wait for suitable weather before pruning.

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