Pink Mink
Clematis 'Pink Mink'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 72 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 2 inches deeper than nursery pot |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, moist, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 6.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Vine |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Pink with darker pink bar |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, layering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Roses, low-growing groundcovers to shade roots |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep roots shaded and cool (using mulch or a low groundcover) while the top of the vine is in the sun.
Maintenance
Pruning Group 3; prune hard in late winter or early spring to about 18 inches above the ground.
Cleanup
Remove dead stems and ties in early spring before new growth emerges.
Notes
Blooms on new wood from mid-summer to early fall.