Bernadine® Clematis

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Set the crown 2–3 inches below the soil surface. Provide a trellis or support. Space 3–4 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to keep the root zone cool.

Water deeply and consistently throughout the season. Check the plant tag for pruning group. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring after pruning and again in midsummer. Watch for clematis wilt- cut back hard to healthy tissue at soil level if stems collapse. The generously produced flowers have a distinctive, refined form and coloring. A well-mannered, compact clematis excellent for trellises, containers, and training through shrubs.