Clematis ‘H.F. Young’ is a deciduous and compact climber with huge, 6-9” blossoms. This cultivar has single, soft blue-violet saucer-shaped blooms with cream anthers. These early summer flowers are borne on side-shoots growing from last year’s shoots.
Additional blooms may be borne on the tips of the present year’s growth. Leaves are divided into 3 widely or regularly lance-shaped leaflets, 4 to 6 inches long. Clematis are beautiful along fences and arbors. A choice site is key to the success of establishing this perennial. Clematis prefer part shade, and their roots should be kept cool and moist. This vine grows best in a fertile, well-drained, alkaline soil. Clematis take a bit of time to develop their complex root systems so be patient with them and you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous blooms year after year!
| Botanical | Clematis |
| Common Name | Clematis |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Height | 8-12' |
| Spacing | 4' |
| Hardiness | Zones 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Leaves are opposite and widely spaced on thin vines with tendrils for entwining |
| Flower | Mid-Blue |
| Bloomtime | Spring & Fall |
Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil.1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling.2. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1–2" below the soil surface.3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Keep the root zone cool or shaded. You may also mulch around the base of the stem. Provide support for the vines to grow on. Prune in late winter or early spring. Prune in the later winter or early spring to about 5 inches from the ground. For established plants, prune at this time to remove dead or weak stems. Prune after flowering.
Pests or Diseases: Deer Resistant and Resistant to Walnut Toxicity, Aphids, Clematis Borer, Stem Rot and Slugs
