Little Mermaid Clematis | Large–Flowered Clematis

An extravagant abundance of nicely rounded, medium-to-large flowers open deep salmon and lighten to a delightful coral pink, often with a touch of purple at the base of the sepals. The unusual color easily draws attention in the garden. Little Mermaid Clematis blooms first in late spring to early summer and again in late summer on new wood–especially if trimmed after the first bloom. It thrives best with humusy, well-drained soil with a heavy mulch. This medium-sized plant is gorgeous when trained up a trellis. Clematis ‘Little Mermaid’

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW pruning category. It blooms best on old vine. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.

Botanical Name:Clematis ‘Little Mermaid’
Form:Vine, Compact Plant, Medium to Large Flower
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:30 – 60 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-8
Flowering Date:Late spring through fall
Planting Instructions:YELLOW group vining clematis (potted, dormant or bareroot) should be planted 2-4″ deeper than the current crown. This means you will plant roots,crown and come of the stem under the soil.
Winter Care:Mulch to protect roots.
Shipped:4″ POT
Growth Rate:Medium
Shipping Season:Fall
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:Perfect, borne solitary or in 3 flowered cymes, sepals are showy portion.
Foliage Type:Opposite, pinnate, leaflets ovate slightly pubescent beneath.
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the YELLOW category. It blooms best on old vines. Use caution when pruning to retain healthy stems from last season for best flowering.
Soil Requirement:Well drained, and should be mulched. Best if planted in rich soil.
Additional Information:Blooms in early summer on the previous year’s growth. Followed by blooms on the new growth which will likely be smaller than the first time.
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