Jackmani Clematis Vine - Velvety-Purple - 2.5" Pot

CLEMATIS: Always called the "Queen of Vines ." nothing else makes the spectacular show of a clematis in full bloom. In almost all zones . these magnificent plants decorate mailboxes . trellises and porches with cascades of some of the most beautiful blooms in the flower kingdom . and they're not difficult to grow. There's no reason you can't add them to your landscape.Clematis Jackmanii. Large flowered climber blooming in mid and late summer bears abundant single . velvety dark purple flowers 3-4 inch across with greenish brown anthers. Height 10 ft spread 3 ft. This is the most popular Clematis vine in the world and one of the easiest to grow. There is an old saying with Clematis; "Tops in the sun and feet in the shade." In other words the vine blooms best in the sun and benefits from a cluster of small plants . planted around the base of the plant. Many people simply plant a ground cover like ivy . myrtle . or pachysandra around the plant to shade the base. The Jackmanii Clematis does best in fertile . humus rich . well-drained soil. Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Feed once a month with a well balanced fertilizer during the growing season.