Sugar-Sweet™ Blue Clematis

Clematis 'Scented Clem' PPAF

Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #33563
6-10

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As the bright, periwinkle-blue buds unfurl, a sweet, gardenia-like scent exudes from the thick, pale silvery-blue, star-shaped blooms of this classic climber. Bred for hardiness and wilt resistance, this mid-sized vine climbs beautifully up a trellis or obelisk and rambles nicely in shrub and tree borders, flowering from spring into midsummer. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Climbs 6 to 9 ft. tall, spreading 1 to|2 ft. wide, with support.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeSpring to Early Summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier
Flower ColorViolet-blue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, slightly 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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
HistoryFirst introduced by Plants Nouveau, this new clematis comes from a line of beautiful, wilt resistant varieties from expert breeder Ton Hannink in The Netherlands. His work to combine the superior traits of wilt resistant varieties combined with fragrant species collected from Asia and Croatia has produced remarkable new clematis selections with traits never seen before on the market.
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Bloom TimeSpring to Early Summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier
Flower ColorViolet-blue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, slightly 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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
History
HistoryFirst introduced by Plants Nouveau, this new clematis comes from a line of beautiful, wilt resistant varieties from expert breeder Ton Hannink in The Netherlands. His work to combine the superior traits of wilt resistant varieties combined with fragrant species collected from Asia and Croatia has produced remarkable new clematis selections with traits never seen before on the market.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.