Jolly Good
Clematis 'Jolly Good'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24 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 | Light purple/magenta with red undertones |
| 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 with mulch or low-growing plants. Provide a trellis or structure for climbing.
Maintenance
Pruning Group 3; prune back to 18 inches in late winter or early spring.
Cleanup
Clear away old vines and ties in early spring to make way for new growth.
Notes
Very floriferous and blooms on new wood from mid-summer into fall.