The Clematis ‘Jackman’, Clematis x jackmanii, is the best blooming Clematis in its family. With dark purple flowers that bloom in July, it ranges in height of 7-10’ and has a spread of 3’. The foliage is dark green and makes a great contrast with the flower color. Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area.
It is best to avoid heavy pruning on this perennial until it is fully established. Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. The tops of Clematis prefer full sun while their roots prefer a cool, shady area. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area.