'Sweet Summer Love' Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Similar to Sweet Autumn clematis, but with violet flowers.
- Thousands of highly fragrant, purple blooms!
- Exceptionally easy to grow and doesn't self-seed.
- Proven Winners plant for arbors, fences, lampposts, & more.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 15′ tall x 15′ wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 24,044
Common name: Clematis, sweet summer love clematis
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10-15' x 10-15'
Flower color: Cranberry purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, fragrant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, ground cover, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part-sun.
Water: Average
Spacing: 6 - 10 feet
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary. If growth is slow or soil is nutrient deficient, fertilize in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is required.
Maintenance & pruning: Once established, prune hard in fall after flowering or in early spring. Cut the vines back to about 24 inches from the ground in early spring to ensure a healthy flower production the next summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I'm not sure how to delete or update my other review that says my plant did not make it a year. I do see some life coming from the root base. It really shot up this past week! I am hoping this is a sign of good things to come.
I'm so excited to see where this little plant can go! I received it about a month ago and planted in full sun (Zone 6b) against the house. It has already begun reaching toward its trellis!! I use thin-gauge wire to help guide the vines. The foliage is lush and green and it has survived four days of record high temperature as well as two or three storms. I can't wait for next year's blooms!!!
I chose this Clematis as it had a unique color and bloom. The color wave is beautiful. I am excited to see this grow, climb and bloom!
My husband built me a beautiful new mahogany obliest for one of my floral gardens. This new Sensation Honeysuckle vine will be trained to complete this beautiful wooden structure. The plant arrived healthy and safely. Can't wait to see its progress. It's a beautiful yellow and white honeysuckle vine plant that grows beautiful on such a structure. I liked it so much I ordered another one immediately to impede the fullness of this obliest.
I purchased Sweet Summer Love clematis. The plant was in perfect condition upon arrival. I planted it against a wrought iron garden frame and it is thriving ! Im so happy with this product .
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I must say that the shipping department didnt handle my order to well these babies are beat up and bruised! Im going to love them through it ! It wasnt the Great Garden plants fault ! I would still to continue to order from this company
Arrived quickly and in great condition
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I never received my clematis
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As always, the customer service was outstanding! Quick delivery and the plants arrived in perfect condition. The plants are in their new home and starting to climb. Cannot wait to see them in their full glory.
They came very healthy.
Everything was perfect. Delivery was perfect and the plants look great.
Not only did my plants look wonderful, full and healthy but when I called for help/question the customer rep was so pleasant and helpful-wonderful to deal with! They deserve 5 stars!
I am anxious to get this little plant going and see all the loveliness it will bring. It arrived carefully packaged and in good health.
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Not sure what is going on with my Sweet Summer Love Clematis. I planted it right when I received it and it has been several months and there is no new growth on it. The plant looks healthy it just doesn't seem to grown.
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
I received this plant for free with an order in 2020 and now I love the Clematis. It grew up and back over the top of the 6 foot Trellis with lots of beautiful blooms.
At this point they are healthy and have began to vine. Clematis's are fickle, so I am in a waot and see mode. Thank you!
How much water does this clematis require.
Took very long to arrive summer 2021. Small plants gave us 2-3 blooms and now have yet to appear this year. Am convinced that mail order plants are a huge risk. Best to get to a garden center and select your plant yourself.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We're sorry to hear that your plants took longer to arrive than anticipated. As noted on our website, all of our plants are shipped as young plants with well established root systems. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, you will see growth on your new plants. Happy Gardening!
It has not grown much. I hope it lasts through the winter.
Ordered 2, which arrived in early June in great shape. By mid-July they're already 6' up the trellis. No blooms yet, but they're young, and I'm hopeful we'll see blooms next season.
All still alive with two of the four having new growth! Praying for rain!!
It is growing. It may take awhile to climb up the trellis and bloom. So exciting to watch it grow!!
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Hello Jenna! We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you're having any issues don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
Plant was delivered well packaged, in excellent condition and size was as expected. I planted it within a couple of days after letting it acclimate, but it seems to be taking its time to "take off". It has been a month and it's still green and lush, but it doesn't seem to be doing much of anything yet.
We had sweet autumn clematis that took over three sides of our house and most of our town has it popping up everywhere. Is Sweet Summer Love as invasive?
'Sweet Summer Love' Clematis is an easy to grow flowering vine that doesn't self-seed so it shouldn't take over like other clematis. You can also prune hard in fall after flowering or in early spring. Cut the vines back to about 24 inches from the ground in early spring once the plant has established itself. This will help keep growth in check and ensure a healthy flower production the next summer.
when do you plant the sweet summer love vine
Generally speaking, spring and fall are the best time to plant. In spring, the rule of thumb is to get the plants in the ground once the threat of frost has passed and the ground has become workable. For fall planting, you'll want to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. If you are not sure when your average first frost is, you can ask a local nursery.