Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
Clematis
Common Name
Winter heath
Clematis
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Alpine Heath
Klematis
In French
Alpine Heath
Clématite
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Clemátide
In Greek
Alpine Heath
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Clematite
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Clematis
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Clematis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Ericaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Clematis
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Clematis Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Clematis are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Clematis
Care of Alpine Heath and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.