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Szczepan Marczynski
Poland

‘Sweet Summer Love’

Clematis

Clematis

'Sweet Summer Love'

PP#24,044; CBR#5303

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  • Fragrant
  • Vigorous
  • Award winner
Description

Wouldn't it be great if sweet autumn clematis flowered sooner, flowered longer, and came in other colors? Now it does! 'Sweet Summer Love' clematis gives you everything you want: flowers, fragrance, vigorous growth, and violet and purple blooms that start over a month earlier than convetional sweet autumn clematis. This breakthrough vine was developed by award-winning clematis breeder Szczepan Marczyski of Poland.

Awards
Bronze Medal Plantarium 2011; Silver Medal at Flowers 2011 (Moscow, Russia); 2014 Green Thumb Award (DGA)
USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10'
Width
6 - 10'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

The right soil is key to success with clematis. It must be cool, and well-drained but moist.

Pruning

May be trimmed in early summer.

Uses

Trellises; mixed borders; perennial beds; vertical gardens; containers.

Growing Tips

"Feet in the shade, head in the sun" - that's the old adage for success with clematis. This vine will thrive if mulch, a rock, or neighboring plants are positioned to keep the roots and base of the plant in cool, shaded conditions, while the leafy vines themselves bask in the sun.

  • Plant of the Week: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis; August 9, 2018
  • Grower Sheet: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis grower sheet
  • Spec Sheet: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis spec sheet
  • Tag: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis
  • Benchcard: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week: June 10, 2021

    • Features: Fragrant, Vine, Award winner, Alkaline soil, Disease resistant, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Fragrant, Vine, Award winner, Alkaline soil, Disease resistant, Non-invasive

    Filters: Botanical genus: Clematis, Common name: Clematis, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage