Asao Clematis
Clematis 'Asao'
Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #31989
| Description | A showy, early flowering, compact clematis perfect for small spaces, patios and containers. Masses of very large single flowers with deep pink petals that fade to white towards a yellow center bloom in late spring to early summer. May produce a second flush again in late summer to early fall. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Mature Size | Twining stems quickly reach 6 to 10 ft. tall, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | The large, bold pink flowers make this plant a must for high traffic areas such as walkways, patios and fence lines that are viewing distance from the home. Train onto a trellis or arbor, or allow to sprawl freely on the ground for a more naturalistic woodland look. Add a decorative iron trellis to a container and feature Asao Clematis as the centerpiece in a mixed perennial container garden. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch soil surface to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Blooms on old wood. Prune lightly after flowering to promote repeat bloom. |
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| Lore | The American Clematis Society recognized C. Asao in their Top Ten Clematis for 1997. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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