Clematis Tranquilité Clematis Tranquilité = 'Evipo111'
ABOUT
Clematis Tranquilité, also known simply as Clematis, is a delightful climbing plant adorned with a profusion of flowers. Each bloom presents with a classy and simple elegance, showcasing a soft color palette that often encompasses shades of white to palest pink, creating an atmosphere of calm and serenity. The petals are gently rounded and overlap to create a full, rounded look to the flower. The blooms are usually abundant and are known for their interesting texture, providing a visual softness that is quite appealing. In the center of each flower, there's a contrasting array of stamens, which can appear as a light yellow to creamy color, offering a subtle but striking contrast against the delicate colors of the petals. These stamens are a central feature that attracts both the eyes of admirers and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The foliage of this Clematis is comprised of green leaves, which can vary from a bright, healthy shade to a deeper green as the season progresses. The leaves are not just a backdrop to the flowers; they are essential to creating a lush appearance, often spreading out gracefully to support the showy blooms. The leaves can provide a beautiful contrast in texture and color to the surrounding garden plants, creating a harmonious and balanced visual display. This climbing Clematis can be grown up trellises, walls, fences, or even through other shrubs and trees, bringing vertical interest and beauty to gardens and outdoor spaces. It is prized for its ornamental value and is often used to add a touch of tranquility to garden designs, hence its name. The plant's display of flowers typically occurs from late spring to early autumn, with the blossoming episodes offering a dynamic and evolving spectacle throughout the growing season.
About this plant
- Names
Family
Ranunculaceae.
Synonyms
Clematis 'Tranquilité', Clematis 'Evipo111'.
Common names
Clematis 'Evipo111' Tranquilité.
- Toxicity
To humans
Clematis, which includes the variety Clematis Tranquilité, is known to have compounds that can be toxic if ingested. While not typically fatal, consuming parts of the plant may cause mild to severe symptoms, such as salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, symptoms of mouth and throat irritation due to the presence of irritating glycosides. If any parts of the clematis plant are accidentally swallowed, it is crucial to seek medical advice or attention promptly.
To pets
Clematis can also be toxic to pets, such as dogs and cats, if ingested. Similar to humans, symptoms of poisoning in pets can include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and signs of oral irritation. In more severe cases, consuming parts of the clematis plant may lead to weakness or lethargy. It is important to keep clematis out of reach of pets and to consult a veterinarian immediately if you suspect your pet has ingested any part of the plant.
- Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
White
Height
6 feet (1.83 meters
Spread
3 feet (0.91 meters
Plant type
Climber
Hardiness zones
4
Native area
Varies
Benefits
- General Benefits
- Ornamental Appeal: Clematis Tranquilité produces an attractive display of flowers, adding aesthetic value to gardens and landscapes.
- Versatility: This climber can be used on trellises, walls, arbors, and pergolas to enhance vertical spaces in the garden.
- Long Blooming: Offering a lengthy blooming period from late spring to early autumn, it provides sustained beauty throughout the seasons.
- Easy Pruning: Grouped in Pruning Group 3, it is easy to prune by simply cutting back to a pair of strong buds in late winter or early spring.
- Attracts Wildlife: The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, promoting biodiversity in the garden.
- Compact Growth: With its moderate and manageable growth habit, it is suitable for smaller gardens and containers where space is limited.
- Hardiness: Being hardy in a range of climates, it can thrive in many environmental conditions without extensive care.
- Disease Resistance: Clematis Tranquilité has been bred for increased resistance to common clematis diseases such as clematis wilt.
- Annual Growth: As a perennial, it returns each year, creating a long-term feature in the garden with minimal need to replant annually.
- 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 'Tranquilité' can be used in floral arrangements when cut and carefully handled, as their flowers add a touch of elegance and height to bouquets and centerpieces.
- Training the clematis to grow over garden structures can create natural privacy screens or living curtains on pergolas and patios.
- They can be used in thematic gardens to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to the health of various ecosystems.
- Clematis can serve as companion plants for climbing roses or other vines to create a multilayered vertical interest in the garden.
- The vine can be woven into garden art or sculptures, providing a unique canvas for the plant to display its blooms.
- They may be used in sensory gardens due to their textured vines and vibrant flowers, which provide visual and tactile interest.
- Planting clematis at the base of a dead tree can help to aesthetically repurpose the tree by using it as a natural trellis.
- The plant's ability to cover unsightly areas in a garden, such as compost bins, or utility boxes makes it a natural choice for garden disguise.
- Gardeners can use clematis 'Tranquilité' to create a living roof on a gazebo or shed, which can offer shade and reduce heat inside the structure.
- Clematis 'Tranquilité' can be used in educational gardens to demonstrate pruning techniques and training methods for climbing plants.
Interesting Facts
- Feng Shui
The Clematis is not used in Feng Shui practice.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Clematis is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Ingenuity: Clematis plants are climbers, often relying on other structures to support their growth, symbolizing clever use of resources and adaptability.
- Mental Beauty: With its intricate flowers, the clematis represents the beauty of the mind and is often associated with intellectual achievements.
- Artistic Inspiration: The striking appearance of the Clematis Tranquilité flowers is thought to inspire creativity and aesthetic appreciation.
- Water
Water the Clematis Tranquilité deeply but infrequently, aiming to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. During the growing season, water the plant with about 1 gallon per week, adjusting for rainfall and temperature conditions. Watering in the morning is ideal, allowing the foliage time to dry before evening. In hot, dry periods, you may need to water twice weekly, while in cooler, wetter periods, watering can be reduced. Always check the soil moisture level a few inches deep to determine if additional watering is needed.
- Light
The Clematis Tranquilité thrives best in a location that provides it with partial sun to full sun, where it receives at least six hours of sunlight per day. For optimal growth, position the plant so it gets morning sun and afternoon shade, protecting it from the intense, hot midday sun. An east-facing garden spot is often ideal for this variety of clematis.
- Temperature
The Clematis Tranquilité is hardy and can tolerate a range of temperatures, but it prefers to grow in conditions where the temperature stays between 50°F and 75°F. It can survive winter temperatures down to 20°F and summer temperatures up to 90°F. Avoid planting it in areas where temperatures might consistently exceed these ranges to prevent stress to the plant.
- Pruning
Prune the Clematis Tranquilité to promote vigorous growth and improve flowering. Early spring is the best time for pruning, just as the buds begin to swell. It typically requires light pruning, which involves removing any dead or weak stems and cutting back the remaining stems to the highest pair of strong-growing buds. Prune this clematis annually to maintain its health and shape.
- Cleaning
As needed
- Soil
The best soil mix for Clematis 'Tranquilité' is one that is well-draining with a pH ranging between 6.5 to 7.0. A blend of loamy garden soil, compost, and well-rotted manure or a balanced commercial potting mix with added perlite or sand can provide the appropriate structure. Regular checking for pH balance and nutrient content will ensure optimal growth conditions.
- Repotting
Clematis 'Tranquilité' should be repotted every two to three years, preferable in the early spring before the growing season starts. When repotting, ensure that the root ball is placed deeply enough to encourage new shoots to grow from below the soil line.
- Humidity & Misting
Clematis 'Tranquilité' prefers a moderate level of ambient humidity. Too much humidity can encourage fungal diseases, so it's important to maintain good air circulation around the plant. Clematis do not typically require additional humidity beyond natural outdoor conditions.
- Suitable locations
Indoor
Ensure bright indirect light, cool temps, and good air circulation.
Outdoor
Plant in sun to part shade, shelter from strong winds, mulch roots.
Hardiness zone
4-11 USDA
- Life cycle
Clematis Tranquilité, commonly known simply as Clematis, begins its life as a dormant bare-root plant or young plant in a small pot. Once planted, the roots establish in the soil, and shoots emerge, growing rapidly in spring and early summer. The plant enters a vegetative stage producing long, climbing vines and serrated leaves. By mid to late summer, it reaches the flowering stage, showcasing an abundance of creamy-white flowers with yellow anthers. Post-bloom, the Clematis enters the senescence phase with flowers developing into fluffy, plumed seed heads. During autumn and winter, the plant becomes dormant again, shedding leaves and preserving energy in the roots for the next growing season.
- Propogation
Propogation time
Spring-Early Summer
Cloning is the most popular method for propagating Clematis Tranquilité 'Evipo111', also known as Clematis. This involves taking cuttings from the plant, typically during the spring or early summer when the plant's growth is most active. Cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) in length, with at least two sets of leaves. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist, and the cuttings should be placed in indirect light until they have rooted, which usually takes a few weeks. Once rooted, the new clematis plants can be transplanted to a more permanent location in the garden.