Rouge Cardinal Clematis
Clematis x 'Rouge Cardinal'
SKU
2749
Brilliant, velvety crimson blooms backed by leathery-textured foliage on a woody vine. Makes a fine groundcover or climber for arbors, fences or onto tall shrubs. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 9 to 10 feet long. Cutting grown.
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4 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEM-a-tus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, twining stems reach 9 to 10 ft. tall, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Full flowers of deep crimson bloom late in the season, adding much-needed interest to the late summer garden. Use on a trellis or in a container. Also works well as a climber on nearby shrubs. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Showy Flowering Vine |
Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
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