Height:

42.0 Inches

Spread:

30.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer Rebloomer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Climbing Container Cut Flower Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Clematis can be grown in full sun or light shade, but its base and roots must be completely shaded. You may need to plant something directly in front of its rootball to keep it cool and shaded. A thick layer of mulch will also help to keep the soil moist. Bush Clematis prefers to be grown in average, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Adding lime to the soil will help to provide these conditions if your soil is naturally acidic.

When planting clematis, it is important to plant it 3" deeper than it was in the original pot. Bury the first set of entire leaves to encourage the production of strong shoots from below soil level and to discourage clematis wilt.

Growing Temperature:

Start cool at 45° F

Holding Temperature:

55° F

Soil PH:

5.7-6.4

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Use water soluble fertilizers at a rate of 50-100 ppm nitrate delivered under a constant feed. To prevent salts from reaching undesirable levels, irrigate with clear water every fourth watering.

Vernalization:

Liners will arrive vernalized.

Pests & Diseases:

Root knot nematode, blister beetle, tarnished plant bug, cyclamen mite.

Leaf spot (Ascochyta and others), powdery mildew, smut, rusts, leaf blight (Pleospora), bacterial wilt, stem rot, bacterial crown gall (Agrobacterium).

Potting & Timing:

The 15ct trays have been planted so that the crown is at the appropriate level below the soil surface. When receiving the trays, plant the liners so that the soil surface of the liner is about 1/2" below the soil surface in the pot. At planting time insert either a stake or trellis in the pot if they are not already staked. It is best to insert your support system right away because young shoots can be damaged very easily.  After planting, water thoroughly using clear water.  Begin growing cool (40-45 degrees F) so that the roots can start growing before the tops start making their demands on the root system.  Once the roots are established you can increase the temperature to 55 degrees F to finish.

Moisture:

Soil should be allowed to dry between waterings but not to the point of wilting. To help prevent foliar diseases, water plants early in the day, which allows the foliage to dry out before nightfall.

Planting Level:

Plant the liner so that the soil surface is approximately 1/2" below the soil surface of the pot.

Other Comments:

Controlling foliar pathogens should be done on a preventative basis. Apply every 14-21 days and rotate between chemicals to avoid resistance. Do not apply fungicides containing the active ingredient Etridiazole (trade names Banrot, Terrazole and Truban). These chemicals will cause severe phototoxicity and most likely plant death.  The following fungicides are considered safe to apply: Cleary's 3336, Domain, Fungo, Daconil, Spectro 90, Chipco 26019, Sextant and Zerotol.

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