SWEET AUTUMN CLEMATIS IN WINTER FULL

These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines.

Pruning: In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category.

Foliage Type: Glossy compound leaflets arranged in opposite pairs.

Flower Form: Small star shaped blooms approximately 1' across with long stamens.

Winter Care: Winter mulch in colder climate zones.

This means you will plant roots, crown and some of the stems under the soil.

Planting Instructions: GREEN group vining clematis (potted, dormant or bareroot) should be planted 2-4' deeper than the current crown.

Botanical Name: Clematis paniculata 'Sweet Autumn'.

Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Sweet Autumn Clematis makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. This species is not originally from North America. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.

It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.

SWEET AUTUMN CLEMATIS IN WINTER FULL

This woody vine does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It should be planted near a fence, trellis or other landscape structure where it can be trained to grow upwards on it, or allowed to trail off a retaining wall or slope. As a climbing vine, it tends to be leggy near the base and should be underplanted with low-growing facer plants. Sweet Autumn Clematis will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Sweet Autumn Clematis is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. This is a high maintenance woody vine that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Sweet Autumn Clematis is a multi-stemmed deciduous woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. The compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Sweet Autumn Clematis is smothered in stunning lightly-scented creamy white star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from late summer to late fall. Dainty, star-like creamy white flowers are sweetly scented and completely cover this vigorous vine late in the season, makes a fabulous screen keep the roots cool for best results can grow up to 20 feet attractive silver seed heads

Sweet autumn clematis in winter