General Culture:
Easily grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Clematises generally prefer full sun, but this cultivar has some tolerance for part shade. Roots should be kept cool (shade with annuals or perennials and/or use a 2" mulch) and uniformly moist. Intolerant of heavy clay soils. Prune in early spring before new growth appears (may be pruned back hard).
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This large-flowering, hybrid clematis features profuse, showy, 4-6" diameter, carmine red flowers with golden stamens. Bloom on this cultivar comes primarily from the current year's growth, and covers the vine for most of the summer.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to wilt. Needs a supporting structure to grow properly.
Uses:
This clematis can be trained to climb a wall, trellis, fence, arbor, porch or lamppost. Can also be planted to sprawl over and through large shrubs or over old tree stumps. Provides height and good architectural framework for small gardens. An excellent vine for long-lasting, often spectacular, summer bloom.
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