Clematis Clematis Dancing Queen = 'Zodaque' (PBR) (EL)

☠ Toxic to humans

🐾 Toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

The Clematis Dancing Queen, commonly known as Dancing Queen Clematis, is a flowering vine that is highly remarkable for its abundant and flamboyant blooms. This particular cultivar is admired for its large, striking flowers that can create a spectacle in any garden. The flowers boast a double form, meaning they have more than one layer of petals, giving them a full, lush appearance. They are composed of many layers of petal-like tepals that overlap, creating a ruffled effect. The color of the flowers is an exquisite combination of pink and cream, with the base of the petals exhibiting a deeper, more vibrant pink shade that fades to a softer, creamy pink towards the frilly edges. The blooms often have a subtle gradient of color that adds depth and texture to their appearance. In the center of the flowers, there is a group of contrasting yellow-green stamens that add a pop of color against the pink backdrop. The leaves of the Clematis Dancing Queen are green and provide a beautiful contrast to the bright flowers. The foliage is comprised of leaflets that can have a shiny, leathery texture, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the vine. This climber is known for its twining habit, using leaf stalks to wrap around supports and structures, thus allowing it to scale trellises, arbors, walls, or fences. The contrast between the green leaves and the opulent blooms offers a beautiful display that is visually stunning and can elevate the ambiance of any space.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Ranunculaceae
- Synonyms
  Clematis Dancing Queen, Queen of the Vines
- Common names
  Clematis 'Zodaque' (PBR) (EL).
Toxicity
- To humans
  Clematis, including the variety Clematis Dancing Queen, is known to be toxic to humans if ingested. The plant contains irritant glycosides that can cause severe symptoms. Upon ingestion, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. Contact with the skin may also cause irritation and dermatitis in some individuals. It is important to handle the plant with care and to ensure that no part of it is consumed.
- To pets
  Clematis, including the Clematis Dancing Queen variety, is toxic to pets if ingested. It contains compounds known as irritant glycosides, which can cause symptoms such as drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and oral pain. Pets may also show signs of weakness or lethargy if they consume any part of the plant. It is crucial to prevent pets from chewing on or ingesting any portion of the plant to avoid these toxic effects.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters)
- Spread
  3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
- Plant type
  Climber
- Hardiness zones
  4
- Native area
  Asia

Benefits

General Benefits
- Ornamental Value: Clematis Dancing Queen offers visually appealing flowers that are large and vibrantly colored, enhancing the aesthetic beauty of gardens.
- Vertical Interest: This clematis is a climbing vine, which can add height and dimension to garden spaces by growing on trellises, arbors, or fences.
- Seasonal Blooms: It provides seasonal blooms, with flowering occurring in late spring to early summer, offering periodic refreshment to garden landscapes.
- Attracts Wildlife: The plant's flowers can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local biodiversity.
- Easy to Care For: Once established, Clematis Dancing Queen requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Versatile Planting Options: It can be planted in containers or in the ground, providing flexibility in garden design and landscaping.
- Long-Lived Perennial: As a perennial plant, it returns year after year, reducing the need for frequent replanting and providing long-term garden interest.
- Drought Tolerance: After establishment, clematis plants can show a level of drought tolerance, requiring less frequent watering under normal conditions.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Clematis vines can be used as natural outdoor privacy screens. By training them to climb fences or trellises, they create a beautiful and private garden space.
- They can be incorporated into green roofs or living roofs. Due to their climbing nature, Clematis can add height and diversity to these eco-friendly structures.
- Clematis can be used in themed gardens, like fairy or fantasy gardens, to enhance the magical feeling with their lush, cascading flowers.
- The plant's climbing ability makes it a good candidate for vertical gardens, adding a splash of color to urban settings or small spaces.
- Clematis, with proper support, can act as a natural archway in gardens, offering a colorful passage for guests to walk through.
- Incorporating Clematis into a sensory garden can provide a tactile experience as its leaves and vines have unique textures.
- They can serve as a backdrop for photographing other garden features. Their blooms add a beautiful contrast to highlight focal points.
- Clematis vines can be used in combination with garden sculptures, twining around them to add life and soften the appearance of metal or stone.
- You can use dead or dormant Clematis vines as natural craft materials for weaving unique garden decorations or supports for other plants.
- Clematis can be trained to grow on and cover unsightly garden elements like compost bins, making them blend better into the landscape.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The plant Clematis is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The plant Clematis is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Mental Agility: The Clematis is often associated with intelligence and quick thinking, symbolizing the ability to adapt and navigate through complex ideas or situations.
- Creative Expression: Its vibrant blooms and climbing nature suggest a flourishing creativity, representing an artistic spirit and the blossoming of new ideas.
- Aspiration: The upward growth of the Clematis signifies reaching for goals and striving for higher achievements, reflecting ambition and the pursuit of dreams.
- Spiritual Journey: In some traditions, the Clematis symbolizes the soul's quest for truth, symbolizing personal growth and the evolution of spiritual understanding.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Clematis 'Dancing Queen' prefers a consistent watering schedule, ensuring the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged. Aim to water your Clematis 'Dancing Queen' deeply once a week with about one gallon of water, adjusting for rainfall and temperature. During particularly hot or dry periods, the frequency may need to increase to twice a week. Conversely, reduce the amount of water in cooler or wetter weather. Always check the top inch of soil for dryness before watering to avoid overwatering.
Light
Clematis 'Dancing Queen' thrives best in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. Ideally, the plant's roots and base should be shaded, while the vines and flowers receive at least six hours of sunlight per day. An eastern or northern exposure that avoids the harsh midday sun is usually ideal for this plant.
Temperature
Clematis 'Dancing Queen' can handle a temperature range from around 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it grows most vigorously when the temperature is between 55 degrees and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It's hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, which means it can survive winters with temperatures down to -30 degrees Fahrenheit if properly mulched and protected.
Pruning
Clematis 'Dancing Queen' should be pruned to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth. This variety falls into pruning group 2, meaning it should be lightly pruned in early spring to remove any dead or weak stems and to shape the plant. Additionally, after the early summer blooming, you can prune lightly if necessary to tidy the vine. Pruning encourages a second flush of flowers in late summer or early fall.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The Clematis, also known as Clematis 'Dancing Queen', thrives in a well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter. A suitable recipe might include one part garden soil, one part compost or well-rotted manure, and one part perlite or coarse sand to enhance drainage. The ideal soil pH for Clematis 'Dancing Queen' ranges from 6.5 to 7.5, slightly acidic to neutral.
Repotting
Clematis 'Dancing Queen' generally does not need frequent repotting and can thrive in the same pot for several years. It should be repotted when it becomes root-bound or the soil is exhausted, about every 3 to 4 years. When repotting, choose a container only one size larger to gradually accommodate growth.
Humidity & Misting
Clematis 'Dancing Queen' is adaptable to a range of humidity levels but prefers a moderate humidity environment. While specific humidity levels are not critical for outdoor cultivation, avoiding overly dry conditions may benefit the plant's health and flowering capabilities.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Ensure ample sunlight and support for climbing when growing Clematis indoors.
- Outdoor
  Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; provide support for climbing; full sun to part shade.
- Hardiness zone
  4-9 USDA
Life cycle
The Clematis Dancing Queen, or 'Zodaque', starts its life as a seed, which upon germination in proper conditions of soil and warmth, sprouts and becomes a seedling. As the seedling grows, it develops a root system and foliage, entering the vegetative growth stage where it concentrates on producing leaves and stems. It then matures into an adult plant, characterized by the development of climbing vines and the capability to produce flowers. In the flowering stage, which is often in late spring to early summer, the clematis showcases its vibrant, double blooms that attract pollinators. After pollination, the flowers develop into fruits, which contain seeds ready to be dispersed for a new generation. As the cold season approaches, the clematis may become dormant, especially in colder climates, shedding its leaves and conserving energy until the next growing season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- Propogation: The Clematis 'Dancing Queen', a prized ornamental climber known for its beautiful flowers, is best propagated in spring or early summer. The most popular method is by stem cuttings. To propagate by cuttings, one would take a segment of stem, ideally from a semi-hardwood section, which is mature yet still flexible. The cutting should have several sets of leaves and measure about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) long. The lower leaves are removed and the cut end can be dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root growth. The prepared cutting is then placed into a pot filled with a mix of peat and perlite, ensuring that at least one set of leaf nodes is below the soil surface. The pot should be located in a warm area with indirect light and kept consistently moist until the cutting takes root and shows new growth, which typically occurs in a few weeks.