Deep purple 5″ flowers on profuse blooming plants growing to 10 -12′. Prefers to have the roots kept cool, or shaded by nearby plants or stones. Water well in periods of drought. Botanical Name- Clematis Jackmanii Superba Pronunciation- klih-MAT-iss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Deep purple Bloom Time- July – September Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ – dark purple vs airy white Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds (some tubular-flowered species) Plant Habit- Vine
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP1 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune according to group type; keep roots cool and watered, fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Pruning depends on the type. Group 1 (spring bloomers): prune after flowering. Group 2 (repeat bloomers): light pruning in late winter. Group 3 (summer bloomers): cut back to the ground in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after the first bloom; moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage with compost to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
