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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