Day Of The Clematis Vine

Clematis (lanuginosa x group)(n) 'General Sikorski'

Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 3B to 9A

Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m

Growth rate Average

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Lavender

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy.

EnvironmentThis plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral to slightly alkaline (6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture NotesThese vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic, well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. They need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun. These plants will do better if they are mulched with a shallow-rooted ground cover.
If being used on a trellis, it's best if, in the spring, you add compost or cow manure to the base of this plant. Also add a water soluble fertilizer (15-30-15) every two weeks through May, June and July.

 

Clematis (patens x group)(n) 'Bee's Jubilee'

Clematis  

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 4A to 8A

Height 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m

Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Growth rate Slow

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Blue and pink

Bloom Time Spring and Summer

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.


Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to alkaline (less than 6.8 to more than 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes Most Clematis are hybridized and do not come true from seed. Stem cuttings can be taken early summer. Removing spent flowers often increases the blooming period. 'Bee's Jubilee' requires no pruning. Plant so that the roots are shaded.

Since Clematis do not climb by tendrils or aerial roots, their leaf petioles will twine around anything close by (including themselves) for support. Clematis are beautiful specimens climbing up (with proper support wires, etc.) a fence, trellis, lamp post or wall. It's best not to plant Clematis in an area where it would have to fight for its water supply, such as next to the roots of a tree. 'Bee's Jubilee' is a woody climber and shows good performance if its exposure is facing south and west. Although a weak climber, its blooms remain even when the plant begins browning. The 6-8" blooms of 'Bee's Jubilee' are a mauve bluish-pink, with a darker pink stripe running through each petal. This makes for a beautiful flower.

Clematis 'Multi Blue'

Hybrid Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 3B to 9A

Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Spring through Fall

The flowers are fragrant and showy.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture Notes Multi Blue has fully double blooms, nearly 5 inches across. These vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic, well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. Many need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun but allows the roots to remain cool. To keep the roots cool, spread several inches of an organic mulch for several feet around the main stem. Prune these vines after flowering, if desired, to maintain the plant's general shape.

They can be planted at the base of any support. The best time to plant in the north is spring. Cutting back young plants about one-half will encourage branching and lead to larger flowers. Prune spring flowering plants (those that bloom on previous season's growth) only to remove dead branches and to control the plants size.

Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

Hybrid Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 5A to 10A

Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are fragrant and showy.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture Notes These vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic, well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. They need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun but allows the roots to remain cool. This is best accomplished with several inches of an organic mulch spread several feet around the main stem. Prune these vines after flowering, if desired, to maintain the plants general shape.

Clematis (viticella x group)(n) 'Etiole Violette'

Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 5A to 9B

Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m

Spread 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are fragrant and very showy.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.This plant tolerates some drought.

Leaf Color Green

Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture Notes These vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic, well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. They need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun but allows the roots to remain cool. This is best accomplished with several inches of an organic mulch spread several feet around the main stem. Prune these vines in the spring.

Clematis (patens x group)(n) 'Elsa Spath'

Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 5A to 10A

Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are showy.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green
Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture Notes These vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic, well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. They need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun but allows the roots to remain cool. This is best accomplished with several inches of an organic mulch spread several feet around the main stem.

Clematis (florida x group)(n) 'Belle of Woking'

Clematis 

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 5A to 9B

Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Lavender, purple and white

Bloom Time Spring and Summer

The flowers are fragrant and showy.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.


Fall Color No change in fall color

Culture Notes These vines prefer cool, rich, moist, relatively acidic and well-drained soils, and one should never allow these plants to become too dry. Many need to be placed in an area of the landscape that receives full sun but allows the roots to remain cool. Prune these vines after flowering, if desired, to maintain the plant's general shape.Leaf Color Green

Clematis (jackmanii x group)(n) 'Prince Phillip'

Clematis

Type Perennial, vine

Hardy range 4A to 8A

Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.

Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.

The pH preference is an acidic to alkaline (less than 6.8 to more than 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes

Most Clematis are hybridized and do not come true from seed. Stem cuttings can be taken early summer. Removing spent flowers often increases the blooming period. Plant so that its roots are shaded.

Since Clematis do not climb by tendrils or aerial roots, their leaf petioles will twine around anything close by (including themselves) for support. Clematis are beautiful specimens climbing up (with proper support wires, etc.) a fence, trellis, lamp post or wall. It's best not to plant Clematis in an area where it would have to fight for its water supply, such as next to the roots of a tree. 'Prince Phillip' has 7-9" rich purple blossoms.

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