Clematis (jackmanii x group)(n) 'Serenata'
Clematis
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
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 Spring through Fall
The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Spring through Fall
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.
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 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. 'Serenata' has beautiful 5-6" purple blossoms with a dark purple bar and yellow stamens.
When using a trellis, add compost or cow manure in the spring to the base of this plant. Also use a water soluble fertilizer (15-30-15) every two weeks through May, June and July.
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 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. 'Serenata' has beautiful 5-6" purple blossoms with a dark purple bar and yellow stamens.
When using a trellis, add compost or cow manure in the spring to the base of this plant. Also use a water soluble fertilizer (15-30-15) every two weeks through May, June and July.
