Profile
| Plant type | perennial,vine |
| Hardiness zones | 6 to 7 |
| Light | full-sun |
| Height | up to 10 ft. |
| Spread | up to 3 ft. |
| Habit | climbing |
| Soil pH | slightly-acidic-to-neutral-pH6.5-7 |
| Soil moisture | moist |
| Bloom time | fall,summer |
| Flower color | cream |
| Bloom size | 8 in. to 8 in. |
| Foliage color | medium-green |
| Foliage size | 6 in. to 6 in. |
did you know?
Clematis have been cultivated in Japan and Europe for centuries. By the late nineteenth century, hundreds of cultivars had been created by nurserymen who crossbred the Asian and European varieties, many of which, such as developed by Anderson-Henry in Edinburgh in 1870, remain popular.
general maintenance:
Provide a trellis, wall, tree, or shrub on which the vine can climb, or allow it to scramble through the border. This variety is one of the large-flowered clematis that are pruned in early spring as the buds are swelling. Remove dead growth and cut back each stem to just above two strong buds, 6?8 inches above the base of the plant.
pests/diseases:
Clematis wilt and powdery mildew may occur.
controls:
To control clematis wilt, remove and destroy infected stems immediately, pruning below the point of infection. To discourage powdery mildew, space plants for adequate air circulation and avoid wetting leaves when watering. Pick off diseased leaves where practical, and remove and destroy severely infected plants.
how to sow/plant:
In fall, choose a sunny, well-drained site, amend with compost or well-rotted manure, and place container-grown plants 3?4 feet apart. Set plants 2?4 inches deeper than they were in pots to encourage basal stem growth. If plants are bare root, soak roots in water for 30 minutes, dig a hole large enough to spread out roots, and make sure the point where the roots meet the stem is 2?4 inches below soil surface. Water after planting, and mulch to conserve moisture.
water and fertilize:
Maintain soil moisture all season. After new growth emerges, apply a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer biweekly, or use slow-release fertilizer at planting, following label directions.
garden hint:
To keep their roots cool and moist, Martha places clematis so the roots are in the shade but the stems are in full sun. To accomplish this, plant the vines in the shade of a wall or established shrub, or overplant with shallow-rooted annuals or perennials.
features:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attractive Foliage
- Attractive Fruit
- Heirloom
garden uses:
- Climbing
- Edging
- Flowerbed borders
- Ground Cover
other uses:
- Cut Flower
combine with:
old-fashioned rambling or climbing roses like 'Albertine' or spring-flowering shrubs like red-stemmed dogwood ( 'Elegantissima').