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Clematis (Group 3) (Clematis)
Color Name: Ashva
This heavy flowering Clematis produces a myriad of small 2-3”, ruffled, violet purple blossoms with a red central bar. It blooms from June through September and has been known to flower even longer in milder climates. Buds in each leaf axil assure this long bloom time.
‘Ashva’ is a compact climber with attractive foliage. It typically grows about 5’ tall but can get even taller where the growing season is long. This plant blooms on new wood.
Group 3 Clematis - Late flowering. Produces blooms on new wood. Old wood from the previous year dies away.
These varieties bloom first on new growth beginning in midsummer, and then again on new shoots in early fall. The second round will likely produce smaller flowers than the first and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
Though their growth habit makes them difficult to prune, it can be done in late winter or early spring. All shoots can be cut back to the previous year's wood, just above the base of the plant. This pruning is necessary to avoid getting a bare stem with a thick tangle above it. The spring flowers will be eliminated for that year, but the late summer flowers should still be produced. Alternatively, if you don't want to cut the entire plant back all at once, pruning can be done in stages over a period of 3 years. Each year, prune back 1/3 of the stems to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
Origin: Not Native to North America
Growing Tips: PLANTING & CARING FOR CLEMATIS
Location: Clematis require an area that will have at least 6 hours or more of direct sunlight. The plant, depending on the variety, will grow upright six to twelve feet. However, clematis can only grow as tall as the trellis arbor or support that you have given it. For example, if your trellis is eight feet tall and the clematis you choose grows twelve feet, it would simply hang over and grow down the other side.
Clematis roots need shade to prevent the roots from drying out. Mulching the base of the plant not only helps to keep the weeds down but more importantly will keep the moisture in, especially in a hot dry summer.
Soil Preparation: Clematis need a moist, well-drained soil. Prepare your hole at least one foot deep and mix the soil with 50% peat moss or well-rotted manure. Backfill the hole with the amended soil and plant your clematis so the top of the root ball is just below ground level covering the first set of eyes. The plant should be mulched and kept moist, not wet, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize every four weeks during the growing season with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer.
Support: The main stem of the clematis must have a firm support, otherwise wind damage may occur. As the newly planted clematis produces new growth, it should be carefully trained and tied into position.
PRUNING: The first year: All newly planted clematis should be pruned down to at least twelve inches the first April-May after planting. This is very important, and you will be rewarded with a more bushy, compact plant, full of flowers. If no pruning is done, the plant will still grow and flower, but you will not enjoy the same display you would if pruning was done properly.
This clematis (group 3) bears flowers on new growth each year and in most cases, each stem produces several flowers. The old or previous season's growth dies away naturally each winter. Therefore, all old growth must be removed to allow the current season;s stems room to grow, giving the plant a fresh start each year.
The pruning and tying of stems should be done in early spring when weather permits. Remove all dead and weak stems, and trim the remaining stems five to eight inches to where a strong pair of leaf buds appears. All remaining stems should be tied in a position that gives sufficient space for new growth.
Flower Color: Violet shades / Foliage Color: Green shades
Height: 5 Feet / Spread: Vining Inches
| Hardy in Zone: | 5 | | Blooms: | Summer to Fall | | Foliage Season: | Summer | | Exposure: |
Full Sun | 
Partial Shade |
| | Soil Moisture Needs: |
Moderate |
| | Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Characteristics: |
Cut Flower or Foliage | 
Container | 
Trellis or Wall | 
Extended Bloomer |
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| | Attracts: |
Butterflies | 
Hummingbirds |
| | Critter Resistance: |
Deer | 
Rabbit |
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