Ramona Clematis

Clematis 'Ramona'

Ramona Clematis is a deciduous climbing  perennial vine with dark green foliage that flowers on both new and old wood.  The large lavender blue flowers with dark anthers bloom from late spring through summer.  Deadhead to encourage the second wave in late summer to fall.  Prefers  full sun and moist well-drained soil.  Needs support.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal.  Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings,  Borders,  Woodland Gardens,   Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Aster,  Rose,  Iris

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang,  Clematis Ramona 1zz,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photoset by F. D. Richards, (1)  Clematis 'Ramona' (Droog, Netherlands, 1874) Photo by F.D.Richards, SE Michigan, 7/2020, (2)  Clematis 'Ramona', 2016, (3) Clematis 'Ramona', 2018 photo (1)+ (2)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.