Clematis, 1 gal, Elsa Spath

Clematis, 1 gal, Elsa SpathElsa Spath (syn. Xerxes) Clematis features showy rich violet purple star shaped flowers with deep red anthers at the centre. Pruning group B1. Attributes Type: Deciduous Vine Growth Habit: Climbing Mature Height: 2. 5 3m (8 10 ft.) Zone: 3 Pruning Group: B1 Ornamental Features Flower Colour: Rich violet purple. Flower Size: 15 20cm (6 8 in.) Flowering Time: May June, September Foliage Colour: Green Care General Maintenance: Provide the support of a

Elsa Spath (syn. Xerxes) Clematis features showy rich violet-purple star-shaped flowers with deep red anthers at the centre. Pruning group B1.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Vine
Growth Habit: Climbing
Mature Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 ft.)
Zone: 3
Pruning Group: B1

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Rich violet-purple.
Flower Size: 15 - 20cm (6 - 8 in.)
Flowering Time: May - June, September
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Provide the support of a trellis or arbor. Roots prefer a cool, shaded area, tops in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Prune only weak or dead stems as soon as blooming is finished.
Light: Full sun to partial sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency.
Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed regularly beginning in spring up until buds are formed.