clematis

Clematis 'Ramona' is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that should be watered regularly during its growing season. It prefers moist soil, but should not be allowed to become overly soggy or waterlogged. Water deeply, about twice per week, in the spring and summer months. Be sure to thoroughly saturate the soil and then allow it to dry slightly between waterings. In the fall and winter, reduce watering so that the soil becomes nearly dry. If the plant wilts, it may need to be watered more frequently.

Clematis 'Ramona' is a climbing vine plant that requires full sun to part shade exposure for optimal growth. It prefers 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, though it can tolerate some light shade during the hottest part of the day. During the spring and summer months when the sun is at its highest and strongest, move it to a spot where it can receive dappled or indirect sunlight in order to protect its foliage from the harshness of direct sunlight. In the fall and winter months when the days are shorter, more sun is best for the plant to prevent it from going dormant.

Hardiness zone 4–8.

For best results, prune Clematis ‘Ramona’ in early spring, when growth is just starting to appear on the vine’s shoots. Cut back all of the previous year’s growth by about 1-third to promote new, strong growth as well as to remove any dead or damaged wood. When removing dead or damaged wood, be sure to make the cut just above a healthy bud. Also, if there are any competing vines, remove those to allow the clematis to get as much sunlight as possible. Pruning can also be done in the late summer after all flowering has finished. This is primarily done to tidy up the vine and remove any overgrown vines or to create a specific shape.

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Division, Grafting Propagation