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Sugar-Sweet™ Blue Clematis
Clematis 'Scented Clem' PPAF
Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #33563
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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| Bloom Time | Spring to Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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 | First 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring to Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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. |
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History
| History | First 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.