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Description
Clematis Jackmanii Superba is a hybrid cultivar of the Clematis vine family. It is a deciduous vine that can grow up to 20 feet in length and spreads up to 6-8 feet. The plant is known for its vivid purple flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. Each flower can be up to 6 inches in diameter and has four to eight petals. The plant has a moderate growth rate and can be grown in gardens, containers, or along trellises and fences.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
Appearance
The Clematis Jackmanii Superba has large, showy, deep purple flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. Each flower can be up to 6 inches in diameter and has four to eight petals. The dark green leaves are palmate and divided into three to five leaflets. The plant can grow up to 20 feet in length and spreads up to 6-8 feet.
Care Guide
The Clematis Jackmanii Superba requires well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. The plant should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and again in midsummer. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and should be pruned in the late winter or early spring.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Clematis Jackmanii Superba is susceptible to a few pests and diseases, including spider mites, aphids, powdery mildew, and wilt. Spider mites and aphids can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Powdery mildew can be controlled with a fungicide, and wilt can be prevented by planting in well-draining soil and avoiding overwatering.
Habitat
The Clematis Jackmanii Superba is native to Europe and can be found growing in gardens, containers, or along trellises and fences. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Question and Answer
Q: Can the Clematis Jackmanii Superba be grown in containers?
A: Yes, the Clematis Jackmanii Superba can be grown in containers.
Q: What is the best time to prune the Clematis Jackmanii Superba?
A: The best time to prune the Clematis Jackmanii Superba is in the late winter or early spring.
Q: What is the ideal soil for the Clematis Jackmanii Superba?
A: The ideal soil for the Clematis Jackmanii Superba is well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for the Clematis Jackmanii Superba?
A: The Clematis Jackmanii Superba is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Related Plants
- Clematis Nelly Moser
- Clematis The President
- Clematis Montana Rubens
- Clematis Armandii
References
- “Clematis Jackmanii Superba.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a475.
- “Clematis Jackmanii Superba.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/2019/Clematis-Jackmanii-Superba-(V)/Details.
