Rouge Cardinal Clematis
Clematis x 'Rouge Cardinal'
Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tus
SKU #02749
| Description | Velvety burgundy-purple blooms on a woody vine with leathery-textured, green foliage. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for containers and small spaces. Great for covering a fence, trellis, or arbor. Also works well climbing through tall shrubs, or meandering, unsupported, as a groundcover. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing, twining stems reach 9 to 10 ft. tall, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover |
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| 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. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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Dickinson, ND 58601