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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

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') — It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, blossoming from mid to late summer into fall

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — purple and red flowers in the garden

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — with a spread of 6 to 9 feet

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Its rapid growth rate and ease of care make it a favorite among both novice and seasoned, image 42

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — season-long display that is both visually stunning and delightfully fragrant

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Pruning will help maintain the plant's shape, encourage vigorous growth, and enhance flowering; the

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — is a captivating vine that offers a multi-season display to any landscape; scientifically named Clematis

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Prune in late winter for optimal health and shape; it's an update on the classic Sweet Autumn Clematis

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — star-shaped purple flowers

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — scientifically named Clematis terniflora

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — adding romantic charm to any garden design

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — shrub with purple and red blooms

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — adding romantic charm to any garden design; star-shaped purple flowers

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — with a spread of 6 to 9 feet; season-long display that is both visually stunning and delightfully

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — The Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9; as this species blooms on new wood

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — This vigorous climber can reach heights of up to 12 to 15 feet

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Pruning will help maintain the plant's shape, encourage vigorous growth, and enhance flowering

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — season-long display that is both visually stunning and delightfully fragrant; the Sweet Autumn Clematis

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a profusely blooming vine; it prefers full sun to part

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — Ideal for trellises or fences, it offers a screen of vibrant color and pleasant aroma; prune in late

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, blossoming from mid to late summer, image 30

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — This vigorous climber can reach heights of up to 12 to 15 feet; star-shaped flowers create a

Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love') — the Sweet Autumn Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' can provide an enchanting

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