Large-Flowered Clematis 'Luther Burbank'
Noted for the sheer copiousness of its blooms, Clematis ‘Luther Burbank’ is a strong deciduous climber which produces an abundance of large, violet-purple, open star flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), from mid-summer to fall. The attractive blooms are blessed with 6 rounded, wavy-edged sepals that nearly overlap at their base but draw apart and crimp downward as they expand. They make a lovely contrast to the prominent tuft of pale yellow stamens. As the blossoms mature, they fade toward blue and a pale track appears at the midribs. This clematis has a handsome foliage of fresh green leaves, often of an elongated heart shape. Compact, it is very hardy but also grows well in hot climates. An excellent choice for scrambling through small trees or covering trellises, arbors, pergolas, and walls.
As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, their wide array of colors, and their tolerances in terms of exposure and climate. It is no wonder they are so popular! From tree huggers to container varieties, there is a Clematis for every garden and flowers for almost every month of the year! Members of the Ranunculaceae family, they include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They create year after year a ravishing colorful show in the garden whether solely trained on walls, arbors, or trellises, or grown in association with other climbers. They are divided into 3 groups which determine how they should be pruned. Regular pruning of Clematis is important as it promotes strong growth and flowering as well as a harmonious plant. If left unpruned, Clematis can turn into a mass of tangled stems with a bare base and flowers well above eye level.
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 8' - 13' (240cm - 4m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 8' - 13' (240cm - 4m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Clematis ‘Luther Burbank’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Clematis ‘Luther Burbank’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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