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Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

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Overview

Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a profusely blooming vine, sporting fragrant, star-shaped purple flowers. Rapidly growing to 10-15 feet tall, this deciduous climber thrives in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, blossoming from mid to late summer into fall. Ideal for trellises or fences, it offers a screen of vibrant color and pleasant aroma. Prune in late winter for optimal health and shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fall; to ensure optimal
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — To ensure optimal performance, it should be planted in full sun to part shade and requires, image 43Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fallSweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — shrub for full or halfSweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Rapidly growing to 10-15 feet tall, this deciduous climber thrives in USDA zones 4-9Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped purple flowers; with a spread of 6 to 9 feetSweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped flowers create a breathtaking effect as they cover the dark green; purple and red flowers in+42

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ranunculaceae

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Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fall; to ensure optimal
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — To ensure optimal performance, it should be planted in full sun to part shade and requires, image 43
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — cranberry-violet blossoms.<br><br>Blooming prolifically from mid-summer to early fall
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — shrub for full or half
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Rapidly growing to 10-15 feet tall, this deciduous climber thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped purple flowers; with a spread of 6 to 9 feet
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped flowers create a breathtaking effect as they cover the dark green; purple and red flowers in
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — scientifically named Clematis terniflora; sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a profusely
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — It's an update on the classic Sweet Autumn Clematis; this vigorous climber can reach heights of up to 12
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — making it an ideal plant for trellises
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a profusely blooming vine
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — To ensure optimal performance, it should be planted in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — as this species blooms on new wood
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped flowers create a breathtaking effect as they cover the dark green
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — is a captivating vine that offers a multi-season display to any landscape
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Rapidly growing to 10-15 feet tall, this deciduous climber thrives in USDA zones 4-9; it is hardy in
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Its rapid growth rate and ease of care make it a favorite among both novice and seasoned gardeners
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — It's an update on the classic Sweet Autumn Clematis
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Ideal for trellises or fences, it offers a screen of vibrant color and pleasant aroma
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Prune in late winter for optimal health and shape
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — the Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' can provide an enchanting; cranberry-violet
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — The Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'; pruning will help maintain the plant's shape, encourage
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — as this species blooms on new wood; shrub for full or half
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