Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis 'General Sikorski'
Clematis
| Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | General Sikorski |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Jadwiga Teresa) |
| Hybridized | by Franczak |
| Registered or introduced: | 1975 |
Group:
Early Large-flowered
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
Dark Blue
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Single
Bloom Diameter:
Large - 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Other details:
Danger:
Pruning Groups:
Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Elk Grove, California
Grand Junction, Colorado
Chicago, Illinois
, Manitoba
Menominee, Michigan
Trenton, Michigan
Natchez, Mississippi
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Paris, Texas
Layton, Utah
Cathan, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 6, 2011, toofewanimals from Trenton, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: Grows well on my north side in partial shade. A repeat bloomer. |
