‘Jackmanii Superba’ Clematis
Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Flowering Vine
Height or Length at Maturity: 10-12′
Width at Maturity: 2-4′
Spacing: 3′ apart to cover fences and walls
Spacing: 3′ apart to cover fences and walls
Growth Habit / Form: Climbing, Dense, Twining, Twisted Branching
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Flower Color: Deep Violet Purple
Flower Type: Single
Flower Size: 5″
Flowering Period: Continually from Late Spring to Early Fall
Flowering Period: Continually from Late Spring to Early Fall
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun, Part Shade, All Day Lightly Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Drainage: Moist but Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.0
Maintenance / Care: Low
Pruning Group: 3
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Black Walnut
Description
Note: All of our 1 gallon size Clematis vines are trellised 2 year old plants
Considered to be an improved version to the long time garden favorite Clematis ‘Jackmanii’, ‘Jackmanii Superba’ features an even more profuse bloom of more rounded and slightly larger flowers. Velvet purple flowers up to 5 inches across cover the vine with bloom from late spring to early fall. Flowers are followed by silky seed heads that provide interest as well. If you like purple, this is one flowering powerhouse that won’t disappoint!
Some history…
Clematis Jackmanii is one of the most well known varieties of all time. When many think of Clematis the intense purple flowers of Jackmanii are what come to mind. It was introduced in 1862 and the first late large-flowered hybrid clematis available to gardeners. The vine was named after the nurseryman George Jackman, who created this hybrid by crossing it between Clematis lanuginosa, Clematis viticella, and Clematis × hendersonii in 1858.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Climbing 10 to 12 feet high and spreading 2 to 4 feet or more wide, the Jackmanii Superba Clematis is ideal for growing on fences, trellises, arches, mailbox pots, obelisks, poles, lamp posts and other structures. Excellent for pots, planters and other containers for situating on patios, decks and around other outdoor living spaces where the amazing flowers can be viewed from close up. A fine addition to Clematis gardens and purple theme gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 3 feet apart to cover fences, trellises, and walls
Growing Preferences
This Clematis is easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Though it tolerates dry periods when established, it will appreciate an occasional watering in prolonged periods of dry weather. Make sure not to plant this one too deep as it tends to smother the plant. See pruning instructions just below.
Clematis Pruning Group 3
Clematis in group 3 consist of late-flowering species that bloom from mid-summer into fall. This group flowers on the last 2 to 3 feet of the current season’s growth (new wood). They are easy to prune because you do not need to maintain any old wood. In February or March, cut each stem to a height of 1 or 2 feet. Although you will be removing good stems and buds, this treatment keeps these vigorous growers in bounds. If not pruned, these vines will quickly become a mass of old diseased woody stems producing very few flowers. Always make sure to leave two good buds below where you make your cut. New growth will emerge from these buds to produce the current seasons vines and blooms.
Helpful Articles
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One gallon pots were received by FedEx in excellent condition. The vines were planted according to instructions and we are watering and feeding as required. Now we wait until next spring.———————————————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The Clematis plants I ordered from Wilson Bros Gardens were packed and shipped with the most care I have ever observed. Both plants were safely in their pots, no spilled soil and no damage to any leaves ! It has been roughly two weeks since planting and they are both thriving and setting their first buds. I intend to be a repeat customer !——————————————————————Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I don’t know if Fed Ex will get it here on time, but you guys sure did your part! I placed my order on Saturday morning and the shipping label was printed the same day! I had requested that if possible my order could be shipped as soon as possible because of our vacation schedule and you guys sure did your part!
This is our 3rd order in the past month and we love all of the plants you have sent! Thanks so much for your great work and quality plants.——————————————————-Awesome!! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
This is our 3rd order in the past month and we love all of the plants you have sent! Thanks so much for your great work and quality plants.——————————————————-Awesome!! Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The 12 inch vine I received in March is now 3 feet tall with two addition vines all together growing on the trellis. I am pleased with the quality of the plant, the care you took in packing and shipping and especially for the included instructions. Many thanks.————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received the Jackmanii Superba in mid July. It came packed so nicely and the plant was healthy and thriving. I planted it immediately using a bit of Biotone from Espoma. It’s growing and blooming now in early September. Michigan Zone 5b-6a. Thank you Wilson Bros!———————————————Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG























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