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Clematis 'Asao'

Asao' Clematis

Asao' Clematis

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • September

  • Climbing plant
  • Pink flowers
  • Spring flowering
  • Summer flowering
  • Climber that remains relatively small.

This large-flowered clematis comes from Japan and is distinguished by its abundant and prolonged flowering. From the end of spring until autumn, it is adorned with multiple double flowers, a bright and bright pink, measuring up to 20 cm in diameter. Their yellow heart contrasts elegantly with the petals, creating a striking visual effect.

Spectacular Bloom:

  • This large-flowered clematis produces a multitude of double flowers in a vivid deep pink, 15 to 20 cm in diameter, adorned with a central white band and yellow stamens.
  • Its generous flowering unfolds in two waves: an abundant first wave in May-June and a second burst in late summer and early autumn.
  • Clematis 'Asao' fills the air with a sweet and intoxicating fragrance, attracting butterflies and bees to your garden.

Robust and Easy to Grow:

  • This vigorous clematis grows quickly and can reach a height of 2 to 3 meters.
  • It prefers fertile, well-drained, and cool soil and appreciates a sunny or semi-shaded location.
  • Clematis 'Asao' is relatively easy to cultivate and requires little maintenance.

Clematis 'Asao' belongs to pruning group 2Clematis in group 2 flower on both the previous year's growth and the new shoots of the current year. Therefore, they require light pruning to encourage flowering.

  • Lightly prune the plant after the first flush of blooms (typically June or July) to remove spent flowers and encourage new growth.
  • Prune again in late winter or early spring (before new growth begins) to remove dead or damaged branches.

Perfect for Beautifying Your Trellises, Pergolas, and Fences:

  • Clematis 'Asao' is ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, fences, and walls.
  • It can also be planted in a pot on a terrace or balcony.
  • Its spectacular flowers and delicate fragrance make it a choice decorative element for creating a romantic and refined atmosphere in your garden.

Growing Tips:

  • Soil: Plant Clematis 'Asao' in fertile, well-drained, and cool soil.
  • Exposure: Place it in a sunny or semi-shaded location.
  • Watering: Water regularly, especially during the first year of growth and in times of drought.
  • Pruning: Prune lightly after each flowering to stimulate regrowth and maintain a harmonious shape.
  • Wintering: Protect the base of the plant with a thick mulch in winter, especially in cold regions.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
60 - 72 in.
Spread
60 - 72 in.
Height
60 - 72 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Climbing

Flowering colours:

  • Pink

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Allow to dry well between waterings

Maintenance:

  • Maintenance pruning
  • Use of mulch to protect from winter

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil
  • Rich
  • Fresh

Features

Resistance:

  • Cold

Attract:

  • Butterflies

Use:

  • Wall
  • Trellis
  • Open ground
  • Potted
  • Flowerbed

Attribute:

  • Double flowering plant

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