Clematis 'Jackmanii'

Raised by George Jackman and Son, England.  Very free flowering with 4" dark velvet purple flowers.  Awarded RHS First Class Certificate.  Likely the most well known of all the deciduous varieties. 

Flowering period: Early to late summer.

Habit: Hardy, vigorous, deciduous climbing vine.

Height: 10-12'

Exposure:  Full sun to part shade.

Site: Tolerates most garden soils. 

Recommended use:  Grow on a trellis, arbor, obelisk, wall, or fence, separately or in combination with other plants.     

Pruning:  (Group 3) This is perhaps the easiest group to prune.  It will bloom on the current season's growth every year.  Pruning is quite simple, cut every winter down to 12-18 inches above the soil. 

Watering:  Likes regular water. Soil should be moist but not wet.  Water deeply and then allow to dry some to encourage deep rooting.

Zones: 3-9.