Scott's Clematis, Sugar Bowl Clematis, Clematis hirsutissima var. scottii, Coriflora scottii, Viorna scottii
Clematis scottii (Sugar Bowl Clematis) is a non-vining herbaceous perennial boasting masses of nodding, urn-shaped, dark violet-blue (rarely pink or white) flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm). Blooming from early spring to late summer, the blossoms hang from the top of naked flowering stems. They attract bees and bumblebees and are followed by ornamental, silky-fuzzy seedheads in late summer to fall, adding further interest. Sugar Bowl Clematis has a handsome blue-green, lacy foliage of compound leaves, 3-6 in. long (7-15 cm) with lanceolate to ovate leaflets. Slow to establish but very long-lived, this is a good choice for rock gardens, border fronts, native plant gardens, prairies, or meadows.
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 - 7 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Clematis scottii (Viorna Group) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Clematis scottii (Viorna Group) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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