Sweet Autumn Clematis
rouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
10 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (22)
IanW Zone 5 Ont. Can.
10 years agoIanW Zone 5 Ont. Can.
10 years agoRelated Discussions
It's Sweet Autumn Clematis Season Again!
Comments (66)I have been searching the web trying to identify a wild clematis in my yard and came across this thread. A thread that has been going for eight years. Tonight I have learned that there are several similar species and some are known by several names. Clematis terniflora has at least two synonyms:Clematis maximowicziana and Clematis paniculata. And at least three common names: Sweet Autumn Clematis, Sweet Autumn Virgin's Bower, Japanese Clematis. It is a native of Japan and in some areas is an invasive weed. In other areas it is loved like most on this thread love it. There several similar species called Sweet Autumn and virgin's bower. But, vary in number of leaflets water and light requirements. Some have no odor, some have complete flowers and some male and female flowers are on different plants. In western US the native Clematis ligusticifolia is very similar. Same rambunctious growth habit and similar scent. There are at least three cultivors of this species. One of them is naturalized here in Missouri. I am now searching to determine which I have....See MoreCan you transplant a sweet autumn clematis?
Comments (14)The pruning guidelines revolve around flowering time. If you know when exactly your vine blooms, you can make informed assumptions about how to prune without even being able to identify the species or cultivar!! Type 1's are the no prune or prune immediately after flowering vines. These are very early flowering vines (typically late winter to early spring) that flower on old growth and are almost always species clematis. Type 2's are light pruning vines. This category includes nearly all of the large flowered hybrids, with bloom times from mid spring through late summer. These vines tend to bloom on both old and new growth, which is why many will have a later but lighter repeat flowering. Type 3's are late flowering vines, blooming from midsummer into fall. These bloom on growth produced the current season and are very often quite large vines when mature. They can (and usually should) be hard pruned as Bab's described. I tend to simplify pruning by limiting it to those I prune hard and those I don't prune at all. So all type 1's get NO pruning unless they simply outgrow their space (then prune immediately after the flowering) and ALL others get hard pruned at some point during the winter months, as new growth begin early in my area. If you don't get around to pruning in a very timely manner (weather, etc.), do not be afraid to do so later than what is advised :-) When I had my big garden with scores of different clems, I sometimes missed pruning all when I should and often cut back vines with a lot of new growth showing, sometimes even with tiny flower buds present. If the plant is not dormant, pruning will actually stimulate new growth and the vine will respond by pushing a lot of new growth and buds. It may just bloom slightly later than typical. FWIW, commercial growers prune their vines back repeatedly during the growing season just for ease of care (reduces tangling, etc.) and the vines (2's and 3's) will still produce flowers....See MoreHas anyone grown Sweet Autumn Clematis in a container?
Comments (3)I planted two on my balcony last summer against a trellis (for a privacy screen). But they died during the harsh winter here (zone 6). I had three more that I ordered in the fall and which were in smaller pots and kept closer to the balcony interior wall. They survived and are doing well now. Not sure this is of any help as i can't explain what happened. Still trying to figure it out. (Another clematis in a larger pot -- that I've had for about 5 years and which was against the interior wall also died this winter.)...See MoreSweet Autumn Clematis Questions
Comments (10)yes.. it thrives in ground freeze MI ... some winters dying to the ground.. or down to snow cover .... other years.. not so much ... and to be clear.. you could probably run it over with a truck a few times.. and not kill it ... so dont think this is some mamby pamby foo foo plant .. who knew its namby pamby.. go figure .. https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffnt&q=mamby+pamby&ia=definition after transplant ... just some water .. and then a couple drinks in the heat of summer ought to do it ... your only real issue... is its not great to move a plant in full spring growth flush ... it will probably wilt like heck ... and i dont know how that works in TX ... in my MI .. its still dormant .. and i would hesitate a second in just moving it ... when does your really summer hit?? at worst.. just protect it from direct sun for a couple weeks ... and you should be all set ... even just a lawn chair over it in the heat of the day would probably be good enough. and when it start to cover the chair.. lol.. its all set and get the chair out of there .... [the real trick with moving things in spring.. is that night temps are cool .. giving the plant many of of time to recover from the onslaught of the day ... to fill itself up with water with its disturbed roots .... which if you can move a big gob of soil with it.. you cut that down ...] ken...See MoreThyme2dig NH Zone 5
10 years agowoodyoak zone 5 southern Ont., Canada
10 years agoprairiemoon2 z6b MA
10 years agoaachenelf z5 Mpls
10 years agodiggerdee zone 6 CT
10 years agokatob Z6ish, NE Pa
10 years agoIanW Zone 5 Ont. Can.
10 years agoBumblebeez SC Zone 7
10 years agorouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
10 years agorouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
10 years agoryseryse_2004
10 years agoaseedisapromise
10 years agorouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
10 years agoCathyChex
10 years agoaseedisapromise
10 years agodianeb1964
10 years agorouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
10 years agogardenweed_z6a
10 years agoCathyChex
10 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Clematis Virginiana
Devil’s darning needles, a vigorous vine native to eastern North America, likes partial shade and many types of soils
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES8 Plants for a Deliciously Fragrant Fall Garden
Scent the autumn air with the perfume of caramel corn, honey and spices by adding these intoxicating plants to your landscape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESAn Ode to Autumn in the Garden
We pause to celebrate the light, the leaves, the blooms and living in the moment
Full StoryFALL GARDENINGHouzz Call: Show Us Your Autumn Views
Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. Your photos may be featured in an upcoming story!
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESWhat to Plant for Autumn Color in Mild-Winter Gardens
These shrubs and trees put on a beautiful fall show without the big chill of colder regions
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: Ideas for Autumn Entertaining
Pumpkins, acorns and fallen leaves provide inspiration for fall party decorations
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: Decorate for Autumn and Halloween
Prepare for cooler nights and trick-or-treaters with these fun fall pieces
Full StoryCOLORGuest Picks: Autumn Colors
Find inspiration for your home in the colors of fall's crisp leaves
Full StoryFOLIAGEGreat Design Plant: Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine
Versatile, fast growing, inexpensive and easy on the eyes, ornamental sweet potato vine has it all
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESSweet Serendipity: Opening to Happy Garden Discoveries
Unplanned nature scenes can be unbelievably beautiful; you just need to know how to look
Full Story
IanW Zone 5 Ont. Can.