Suzy Mac Clematis

Clematis 'Suzy Mac Improved' PP #24,143

Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #31421
2-9

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A stunning improved variety ideal for a container but equally wonderful in a landscape. Blooms on both old and new growth against green foliage with downy undersides. Shows off as many as 15 to 18 large flowers at a time, with gorgeous overlapping petals that feature wavy margins and a lovely light fragrance. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Twining stems quickly reach 5 ft. tall with support.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-9

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Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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, Ground Cover
Flower Color Violet-blue
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care Instructions 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 root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom.
History Bred by Brian Collingwood of Manchester UK. This early large flowering Clematis was selected from approximately 60 new plants raised from seeds obtained from a population of greenhouse open pollinated Clematis patens, the seed parent of a form not widely know except in the wild in Japan.The pollen parent remains unknown. Introduced in the U.S. by Pride of Place Plants, Inc. U.S. P.P.#24,142 was issued in January, 2014.
Details
Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsBlack Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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, Ground Cover
Flower ColorViolet-blue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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 root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent flowers to promote continuous bloom.
History
HistoryBred by Brian Collingwood of Manchester UK. This early large flowering Clematis was selected from approximately 60 new plants raised from seeds obtained from a population of greenhouse open pollinated Clematis patens, the seed parent of a form not widely know except in the wild in Japan.The pollen parent remains unknown. Introduced in the U.S. by Pride of Place Plants, Inc. U.S. P.P.#24,142 was issued in January, 2014.

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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.