Xela's Garden
Clematis [V]
Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis jackmanii.
Planted ? Vistabile garage wall
Common Name: Jackmanii Group clematis
Genus: Clematis
Cultivar: 'Jackmanii Superba'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 300cm
Spread: 100cm
Time to prune: February to March
'Jackmanii Superba' is probably one of the most popular large-flowered, late-flowering clematis. The rich dark purple flowers are like velvet, and make are a wonderful sight, clothing walls from mid- to late summer. As with all the late-flowering clematis, pruning is easy. Simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. This pruning technique makes late-flowering clematis useful for training into shrubs, trees and climbing roses as the clematis growth is removed each spring and so never becomes too much of a burden on its supporting plant.
[Source: www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/2126.shtml ]
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Reminders for this plant
Due over 16 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 16 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Due over 15 years ago:
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 15 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Due over 14 years ago:
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 14 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Due over 13 years ago:
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 13 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 12 years ago:
Mulch
Mulch in late-winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown.
Due over 11 years ago:
Prune
Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm - 20cm (6in - 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
Due almost 11 years ago:
Prune
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Mulch
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Due over 10 years ago:
Prune
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