Species Scott's clematis
white-blue flowers on lavender petioles with green leaves and grey branches

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.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Scott's clematis typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Scott's clematis typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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