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Although clematis has a reputation for being hard to grow, it can do well if you give it the right conditions. Here's how to grow it in your garden.
Freshly planted clematis should have hardwood mulch around the surface of the plant to keep the soil cooler. For the best performance of the clematis, the pH should be between 6 and 7.5.
Clematis is a genus of about 380 species [2] [3] within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. [4] Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, [5] beginning with Clematis 'Jackmanii', a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars are being produced constantly.
Clematis viridiflora (common name, Kwassakwassa) [2] is a perennial, climbing shrub in the family Ranunulaceae. The native range of the species is Kenya to Namibia . [ 1 ] Its specific epithet , viridiflora , means "green-flowered."
Spring is the optimal time to plant species of clematis that flower in late summer, fall and winter. The prime time to plant species that bloom in the spring and early summer is fall. Ideally ...
Clematis bigelovii is a perennial vine that grows to approximately 2 feet (61 centimeters) in height. [4] Its stems are either erect or twining and sprawling. Leaves are pinnate with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are terminal, solitary, and bell-shaped. Their sepals are purple, lanceolate, and often with white woolly margins.
Clematis aristata is a popular hardy garden plant. It prefers a semi-shaded or shaded position and cool deep soils and will withstand heavy pruning. [5] It is a vigorous climber and may become a problem by smothering other plants. Propagation can be carried out from fresh seed and from cuttings of semi-hardened stems. [5]
The rationale for some of the common names is unclear, as they include examples normally applied to unrelated plants, including twining parasites (e.g. "devil's hair" for Cuscuta). The name " Love Vine " also is applied to alleged aphrodisiacs, such as Caribbean species of Cassytha , which are unrelated to Clematis , not being in the family ...