Photo of Clematis 'Minister' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Clematis 'Minister'

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Clematis 'Minister' plant details

Clematis 'Minister' is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Minister'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big flowers, compact, container plant, patio

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Minister'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It has impressive health and vigor while flowering on the nursery benches. The flowers appear in shades of purple and vary with heat and light intensity through plummy reds and violet blues. The compact habit (one of its parents is Hagley Hybrid) makes it an excellent choice for growing in a patio container.
Large, six inch, mid-purple flowers with an explosion of yellow and burgundy anthers. Extremely free-flowering, it blooms from early summer through late fall. Originating in Estonia the Kivistik clematis have a compact growth habit, copious blooms on the current season's growth, an unusually long bloom period, rich colours, great disease resistance, and hardiness to zone 3. Their compact size and long bloom time make them excellent in containers or in the garden.

Gardening facts about Clematis 'Minister' plant

How to Grow Clematis 'Minister'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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