Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

Also known as: Traveller's joy 'Sweet Summer Love'

Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a truly unique cultivar, both in its appearance and fragrance. Unlike most of the Clematis cultivars that are prized for large blossoms, this one produces masses of tiny, multicolored flowers. The flowers open cranberry red and eventually turn to violet, providing a number of shades as they progress. The first scented version of the genus, clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' features a violet-like fragrance with vanilla and almond notes.

Scientific classification

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

3.5 m

Plant Height

2 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Originating from variable moisture habitats, clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' exhibits moderate drought tolerance. For optimal growth, it requires watering twice weekly, ensuring evenly moist soil. Typically grown outdoors, clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' thrives in well-draining soil that retains moisture to support robust flowering during the growing season.

Fertilize: Fertilization of clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' should be size-appropriate, using nitrogen during growth and phosphate before blooming. Potassium is essential year-round. Apply low-concentration fertilizers multiple times. During dormancy, add organic fertilizer and cover soil with compost to enhance nutrients and protect roots from frost.

Pruning: Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' should be pruned before flowering or in late winter to early spring. Remove weak branches and selectively prune for healthier growth and more attractive blooms. Avoid excessive pruning in summer. Heavy pruning can stimulate new branch growth, improving blooming duration and flower quantity over time.

Propagation: Clematis 'Sweet Summer Love' is a vigorous climber that propagates effectively from semi-hardwood cuttings taken with several nodes. Callusing is essential before rooting, aided by rooting hormone in a moist, well-draining medium. Using sterilized tools and indirect sunlight promotes successful propagation, enhancing garden collections.

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