But popular plants generally gain their popularity for good reasons.
Jackman’s clematis is a vigorous yet compact vine with fabulous flowers.
Its large 5-inch blooms are a delicious dark purple, making it one of the prettiest flowering vines.
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It can be trained up almost any vertical structure, from garden walls to small trees.
Clematiscan be planted in the spring, late summer, or early fall.
Like all clematis, it is toxic to humans and pets.
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Soil
Jackman’s clematis prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
A major soil consideration in growing Jackman’s clematis is to keep the soil relatively cool.
It very much prefers consistent moisture.
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It does not have any particular humidity preferences.
Fertilizer
If you are an organic gardener, fertilize the clematis withcompost.
Otherwise, apply acomplete fertilizereach spring, then monthly through the growing season.
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When using commercial fertilizers, err on the side of too little rather than too much.
Types of Jackman’s Clematis
Jackman’s clematis is not the onlyclematis varietywith bluish or purple flowers.
Propagating Jackman’s Clematis
Clematis can be propagated with cuttings made from new, soft green growth.
Therefore growing it from seed is not recommended.
Common Pests and Plant Diseases
Slugs like to eat clematis almost as much as they dohostas.
Dispatch any slugs that you do find.
Pest damage can also come from earwigs and spider mites.
Its symptoms are a sudden progressive shriveling of the entire plant, usually in early summer.
Black spots on the leaves may be evident.
If clematis wilt appears, remove all damaged portions of the vine.
If the root system is strong, the plant may recover by the next season.
How long does Jackmans Clematis Bloom?
The plant blooms consistently for a couple of months or more during the summer.
The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap.
What Do Jackmans Clematis Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The flowers are large, up to 5 inches in diameter, open-faced and deep purple.
Deadheading the flowers wont promote a longer bloom and thus isnt necessary other than for aesthetic reasons.
Caring for Jackmans Clematis After It Blooms
There is nothing to be done right after the bloom.
you’re gonna wanna take measures to keep the roots cool.
The practice of deep planting helps keep the roots cool.
Another way to keep your vine’s roots cool is to spread about 2 inches ofmulchover the root zone.
Still others place flagstones or other objects at the base of the clematis to cast shade.
However, the latter practice can provide an open invitation to slugs.
Clematisxjackmanii’Superba' is a newer and improved version ofClematisxjackmaniiwith a more profuse bloom and broader flowers.
Guide to Poisonous Plants.Colorado State Unviersity.
