Clematis Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester' (EL)

Water

For the Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester', also known as Jackman's Clematis, it is essential to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. During the growing season, water the plant thoroughly once a week with about 1 gallon of water, ensuring that the water penetrates deeply into the soil to encourage deep root growth. In hot and dry weather, you may need to increase the frequency to twice a week, but always check the soil moisture before watering. During the winter, reduce watering as the plant's water requirements decrease, providing just enough water to prevent the soil from drying out completely.

Light

Jackman's Clematis thrives in a location with full sun to partial shade. Ideally, the plant should receive around 6 hours of sunlight per day, but it can also tolerate sites that are slightly more shaded. Place the Clematis in a spot where the roots are shaded and cool, such as under a low-growing shrub or with mulch, but where the vines and flowers can climb into the sunlight.

Temperature

Jackman's Clematis performs best in temperatures ranging from 55°F to 75°F. This vine can tolerate minimum winter temperatures down to about 20°F, but it is important to provide a layer of mulch for root protection. During the hot summer months, ensure the root area remains cool by shading it or applying mulch. Avoid placing the plant in locations where temperatures could fall below 20°F, as this can damage or kill the plant.

Pruning

Prune Jackman's Clematis to promote healthy growth and robust flowering. This clematis falls in pruning group 2, meaning it blooms on old and new wood; thus, light pruning in early spring before active growth begins will suffice. Prune dead or weak stems after the first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers. The best time for pruning is after the winter's coldest part has passed and before new growth appears.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester', commonly known as clematis, thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, ideally between 6.5 and 7.5. The best soil mix for clematis would be one part garden soil, one part compost or well-rotted manure, and one part perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage.

Repotting

Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester', or clematis, should be repotted every 2 to 3 years to refresh the soil and accommodate the growth of its root system. It is best done in late winter or early spring before the active growing season begins.

Humidity & Misting

Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester' is adaptable to a wide range of humidity conditions and does not have specific humidity requirements. Average outdoor humidity levels are typically suitable for this plant.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Provide bright, indirect light and support for climbing.

• Outdoor

  Plant in sun to part shade, mulch roots, support for vines.

• Hardiness zone

  4-9 USDA

Life cycle

The Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester', also known simply as the Clematis, begins its life cycle when a seed germinates in moist, well-draining soil during spring or early summer. The seedling then develops a root system and shoots, eventually forming leaves as it enters the vegetative growth stage. As the plant matures, it begins to climb, using its leaf stalks as tendrils to wrap around supports. After a period of vegetative growth, the Clematis enters the flowering stage, typically in late spring to early summer, producing large, double, violet-blue flowers. Once pollinated, these flowers will develop into seed heads, which, when mature, release seeds to start a new life cycle. The plant goes into dormancy during the winter months, with above-ground parts dying back, to reemerge from the root system when the weather warms.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring to Summer

• The Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester', commonly referred to as Clematis, is often propagated by softwood cuttings. The optimal time for this method is in late spring or early summer when the plant's new growth is about 4-6 inches long but has not yet become woody. To propagate by cuttings, one should select a healthy, non-flowering stem and cut it just below a set of leaves. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end can be dipped in a rooting hormone to encourage root growth. Then the cutting should be planted in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix, with the remaining leaves just above the soil surface. The pot should be placed in a warm area with indirect light and kept moist until roots develop, usually within a few weeks. After rooting, the young Clematis can be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions before being transplanted into the garden.