Clematis 'Elsa Spath'
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With a rich history dating back to 1891 and possessing the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, the 'Elsa Spath' Clematis is a luxurious climbing plant that boasts enormous, star-shaped flowers in a stunning shade of lavender, accented by striking red anthers in the spring. Its blossoms bloom repeatedly throughout the summer, adding continual beauty to your garden. Each delicate petal of Elsa's early flowers is carefully overlapped, creating a semi-double appearance that is simply divine. WhetShare
Plant Info & Tips
Detailed Info
Variety Name |
Elsa Spath |
Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Part Sun, |
Prune Group |
2 |
Height | 12 in |
Spread | 4 ft |
Flower Size | 8 in |
Fragrance |
None
|
Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Autumn, |
Spacing | 3 ft |
Visual Features |
Climbing Flowering Attracts Bees and Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds |
Drought Tolerance |
Important Your clematis is drought tolerant. However, it will not be able to flower during periods of extreme drought. You will see the plant struggle and lose leaves. When the weather cools down, the plant will revive. Being a Type 2 clematis, your clematis will flower again in 3-4 weeks. |
Toxicity | Clematis is toxic to humans and animals when consumed. Usually, they are left untouched by animals. Our cats have always played safe around them. |
Variety Specific Tips & Tricks
Beginners Care Guide
Where to Plant
Clematis like rich, organic, and cool soil. Plant in a location where the roots are shaded and the plant has something to climb. If your location gets too much sun, cover your clematis roots with mulch or partner plants to help shade the roots.
Watering
Clematis love water but they don't like being flooded. Water your clematis once the soil is dry and during heat waves. But do not over-water as it will lead to fungal disease. Assure good drainage and add partner plants to help absorb excess water. If you get strong heat waves, add mulch to prevent water from evaporating.
Pruning
Pruning technique is key to maximize the number of flowers on your clematis and keep it blooming throughout summer.
Your Prune Group:
- 2
Fertilizing
Fertilizing is the secret ingredient to thousands of blooms. Clematis need regular fertilizer to keep them going. You can opt for liquid fertilizer which will need to be applied once a month during the growth season or slow release solid fertilizer, that will feed your plant through the seasons.