Scott's clematis
Clematis scottii
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Deep blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Scott's clematis (Clematis scottii) should be watered every 5-7 days with 1-2 inches of water. It should be watered deeply at the root base, ensuring the ground is moist but not soggy. Make sure to water the soil near the base of the plant and not just the leaves; this helps promote deep root growth. In terms of when to water, the best time of day is either in the morning or late afternoon when evaporation rates are lower. It is also important to avoid wetting the leaves when watering to prevent fungal issues.
sunlight
Scott's clematis (Clematis scottii) requires full to partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours a day. It prefers to have direct sunlight in the morning and then filtered sunlight in the afternoon. If planted in full sun the leaves might scorch in very hot climates, however with sufficient soil moisture the clematis can tolerate full sun. It's important to provide afternoon shade during the hottest parts of the summer.
pruning
Scott's clematis should be pruned in late winter, before new growth begins. Pruning should be minimal, taking off any dead, broken, or diseased wood, as well as any stems that cross over themselves. For the healthiest plant, remove no more than a third of the plant each season. Pruning should be done just above a growth node or bud. Trim back the flowering stems to about 4 or 5 buds from the main stem, so that the growth that follows will be fuller and bushier. These vigorous climbers benefit from being cut back to a framework of strong stems every few years. After regular pruning, the plant should be fed with a balanced fertilizer.
