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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.
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Development and planting of the clematis and accompanying plants began in spring 2006. [1] Linda Beutler, the author of two books on clematis and a former president of the International Clematis Society, was hired as the first curator of the collection in 2007. [10] The Garden is managed and maintained organically by FRCC volunteers. [4] [1]
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]
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.
It produces bell-shaped flowers in the spring and summer. [4] The flower petals are thick and leather-like with scarlet-colored sepals. After the flower blooms, a feathery ball of plumed seeds will be displayed. This Clematis is a very hardy and drought tolerant and when planted in sunny conditions, flowers may persist until the first frost. [3]
Clematis baldwinii is an endemic perennial wildflower, which flourishes throughout much of the Florida peninsula. It typically blooms in spring through fall. Its flowers attract a variety of pollinators, while its fruit provides food for many birds and small wildlife. [4] Clematis baldwinii is a small, erect, non-vining, herbaceous clematis. [5]
Clematis lanuginosa is a twice-bearing clematis that blooms once in spring and again in summer. In the US it grows best in American Horticultural Society zones 9 to 1, [3] which covers much of the US. [4] It is best known as a parent species for many of the large-flowered varieties of Clematis. [3]