Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'Scientific Name: Clematis hybrida 'Guernsey Cream' Common Name: Guernsey Cream Clematis Hardiness Zone: 4 11 Hardiness Degree: Hardy to 30F ( 34C) Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer, with a possible repeat in late summer Plant Habit: Deciduous climber Characteristics: Features large, single flowers measuring 5 7 inches (12 18 cm) across, initially opening with a pistachio green colour and maturing to cream white; blooms profusely in late

Scientific Name: Clematis × hybrida 'Guernsey Cream'

Common Name: Guernsey Cream Clematis

Hardiness Zone: 4-11

Hardiness Degree: Hardy to -30°F (-34°C)

Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer, with a possible repeat in late summer

Plant Habit: Deciduous climber

Characteristics: Features large, single flowers measuring 5-7 inches (12-18 cm) across, initially opening with a pistachio green colour and maturing to cream-white; blooms profusely in late spring, with a possible repeat in late summer; maintains a moderate size, making it suitable for smaller structures; attractive to pollinators; deer-resistant.

Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.

Fertilize: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Spacing: Space plants 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters) apart to accommodate their spread.

Height: Grows 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) tall.

Width: Spreads 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) wide.

Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; full sun promotes optimal flowering.

Pruning: Belongs to pruning group 2; prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins by removing dead or weak stems and cutting back some stems after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second bloom.