Clematis Sunset
Price:
$10.99
Quantity Discount:
4 for $40
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Clematis 'Sunset' will dazzle your garden with gorgeous deep plum-red flowers with purple highlights resembling the colors of a magnificent sunset. Each textured petal has a satiny cerise central bar. Buttery-yellow anthers are also a wonderful accent. A very free flowering variety which reblooms in late summer with masses of flowers.
A member of: Group 2—Early to midseason flowering cultivars and rebloomers These varieties begin to bloom in early summer, with the first flush of flowers appearing on the previous year's growth. This is followed by a second flush flowers appearing on the new growth. These flowers will likely be smaller than the first ones and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
The time to prune this group is in late winter or early spring. Dead and weak shoots should be removed and the remaining shoots cut back to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
Good Companions: Aster-Calico (Aster lateriflorus), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Iris-Tall Bearded (Iris pallida), Peony-Garden (Paeonia ), Phlox-Tall Garden (Phlox paniculata), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Speedwell (Veronica spicata)
A member of: Group 2—Early to midseason flowering cultivars and rebloomers These varieties begin to bloom in early summer, with the first flush of flowers appearing on the previous year's growth. This is followed by a second flush flowers appearing on the new growth. These flowers will likely be smaller than the first ones and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
The time to prune this group is in late winter or early spring. Dead and weak shoots should be removed and the remaining shoots cut back to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
Good Companions: Aster-Calico (Aster lateriflorus), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Iris-Tall Bearded (Iris pallida), Peony-Garden (Paeonia ), Phlox-Tall Garden (Phlox paniculata), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Speedwell (Veronica spicata)
Flower Color:
Purple
Foliage Color:
Growing Tips:
Clematis can be grown in full sun or light shade, but its base and roots must be completely shaded. You may need to plant a small shrub or large perennial 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. This vine prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Adding lime to the soil will help to provide these conditions. 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.
Exposure:
Full Sun or Partial shade
Height:
6-8 Feet
Spacing:
Hardy Temp:
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4-8
How To Uses:
Requires average water.
Features:
Clematis 'Sunset' will dazzle your garden with gorgeous deep plum-red flowers with purple highlights resembling the colors of a magnificent sunset. Each textured petal has a satiny cerise central bar. Buttery-yellow anthers are also a wonderful accent. A very free flowering variety which reblooms in late summer with masses of flowers. Attracts hummingbirds.
Pot/Container Size:
#1 Pot "3 Quart"
