Clematis Jackmanii 'Superba'

Clematis


Photo courtesy of Walters Garden Inc.

  • 5-6" solid purple flowers with creamy-yellow stamens
  • A favorite due to its vigorous growth and consistent flowering
  • Profuse bloomer June-October
  • In spring plant can be cut back to previous year's wood (just above base of the plant)
  • Alternative pruning: prune back 1/3 of the stems to 6-9" above developed buds
Climbing
Climbing
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grow in part-full sun.  Prefers moist, well drained alkaline soil.  Adding lime to soil annually will benefit plant.  Keep soil moist and shade root system with a heavy layer of mulch.

When planting, plant it 3" deeper than the original pot, buryinng the first set of leaves to encourage strong shoots.


Height: 8-12 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99 ea.~8"
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Climbing
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Focal Point
  • Long Blooming

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Climbing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water