Manju Clematis

• Moderate to fast growth once established
  
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  Climbs 6–8 feet tall (1.8–2.5 m) in one season
  
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  Twining stems cling best to supports thinner than 1 inch in diameter
  

Attracts bees and pollinators to its open, showy flowers

Provides light cover for small birds in trellised plantings

Spring: foliage emerges, vine begins climbing

Summer: peak bloom in mid to late summer with repeat flowering into early fall

Fall: flowering continues until frost; top growth declines thereafter

Winter: completely dormant, stems cut back

– Climbing over trellises, arbors, pergolas, and fences – Bright focal point in mixed borders – Container gardening with proper support – Elegant pairing with climbing roses or dark-foliaged companions

Medium green, divided leaves arranged opposite on stems

Deciduous, dying back in winter and re-emerging in spring

Distinctive, semi-double to fully double pure white blooms with ruffled petals, sometimes showing green veining near the center

Flowers measure 3–4 inches across and appear in midsummer through early fall

Striking, layered form creates a frilly, luminous effect that stands out in borders and containers

Belongs to Clematis Group 3 (late-flowering, hard-prune type)

In early spring, cut back all stems to 12–18 inches above ground, just above a healthy pair of buds

Prune after flowering only to tidy if needed during the season

Regular pruning encourages vigorous new growth and abundant blooms

Needs consistently moist but well-drained soil

Water deeply once or twice weekly, especially during hot, dry periods

Avoid waterlogging which can cause root rot

• Full sun to partial shade is best; requires at least 6 hours of sun for optimal flowering
  
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  Afternoon shade is helpful in hot climates to protect flowers from fading
  
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  Base/root zone should be shaded and kept cool
  

Flowers can be cut for arrangements, best harvested when half open

Vase life is short to moderate; typically 4–6 days

Not generally grown for cutting, but its blooms add elegance to fresh displays

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring when growth begins

Supplement monthly during the growing season with a liquid feed high in potassium (e.g., tomato fertilizer) to encourage flowering

Top-dress with compost or well-rotted manure in spring for steady nutrition

Pollinated by bees and other insects; flowers are fertile but ornamental value is primary

Seed heads may form but are not reliable for propagation; clematis are usually propagated by cuttings or grafting

Shallow-rooted, shade-providing perennials such as Hosta, Heuchera, Lamium, Geranium, or low grasses to keep roots cool

Other flowering vines like climbing roses make excellent companions on the same trellis for extended bloom

Works beautifully over arches, pergolas, fences, obelisks, or as a flowering accent in large containers