Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' (Sweet Summer Love Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Sweet Summer Love'
Patent NumberUSPP 24,044, Can PBRAF
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
OriginProven Winners ® ColorChoice ® Flowering Shrub. Bred by Szczepan Marczyski of Poland.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-29) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)(-20) - (-10)
Height3 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClimbing vine.
LandscapeExcellent addition to a flower garden, or may be grown on a trellis in a large patio container.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained, moist soil, keeping the roots cool. It may be a good idea to prune hard in late winter, but it is important to leave at least two pairs of buds on each stem.
PestsClematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, green leaves.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are cranberry-violet in colour and are fragrant.

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