Clematis is a genus of over 250 species, most of which are woody to semi-woody deciduous vines climbing by twining leaf stalks or in some cases trailing over support, but in a few cases grow as freestanding or sprawling herbaceous perennials and small deciduous or evergreen shrubs. A vigorous bloomer June thru July and reblooming in late August, Silver Moon is part of Clematis Prune Group 2. Required fields are marked *. Can I overwinter this hardy plant in a container? Some light afternoon shade is usually beneficial in hot and humid summer climates such as the St. Louis area. Availability and Options: Temporarily Out Of Stock. In Zone5/6, Hudson Valley, NY, bloom time begins late May/early June. She performs beautifully under these conditions. ), Full Shade (0-4 hrs. It produces luminous silvery lilac flowers that really brighten up a partially shady spot in the garden. A thick root mulch is appreciated. Root areas may be shaded with perennials, annuals or small shrubs. Clematis 'Silver Moon' (Picton, 1971) bears overlapping silvery mauve sepals with creamy anthers. Grows well in Redmond! Caring for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree in Five Easy Steps. Clematis Silver Moon is offered in a full gallon size with free shipping! ), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Late spring to early summer; late summer. Roots should be kept cool, shaded and uniformly moist. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The large 6-7″ flowers are silvery-mauve with cream anthers. With as little as two hours of direct sun, it flowers reliably for us. Watch for spider mites. Most clematis prefer full to partial sun, but Silver Moon is a strong performer in nearly any location. Susceptible to wilt/stem rot (can be fatal), powdery mildew, leaf spots, rust and viruses. Bloom Description: Silvery lilac with pale yellow stamens. Vining hybrids are best sited in locations where the flowering parts of the vine are in sun to part shade but the roots are shaded. 'Silver Moon' features profuse, wavy margined, 6-8" pale silver lilac flowers with pale yellow stamens cover this vine in summer. Flowers may be cut and floated in bowls. Very vigorous grower. They can also be planted to sprawl over and through shrubs, scramble over old stumps or simply as a ground cover in conjunction with other flowering perennials. Your email address will not be published. All clematis want sun, although some can be pushed into part sun or even grow moderately well in some shade (‘Silver Moon’ grows—not rambunctiously, but it flowers—up the skirting on the north side of my deck). The large 6-7″ flowers are silvery-mauve with cream anthers. Share. Most clematis prefer full to partial sun, but Silver Moon is a strong performer in nearly any location. Genus name comes from the Greek word klematis which is an old name applied to climbing plants. Grow in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prune after spring flowering. We grow this in shade and it repeats bloom twice during the season. Group 3 – Flowers only on new wood. Clematis are native to both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres including Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australasia, North America and Central America. Price: $29.97; $20.97-$9.00 (31% Off!) Out Of Stock. For general growing tips and how to care for your perennials. Cultivated plants are often divided into three groups based on pruning needs. See pruning instructions below. Some plants feature ornamental fluffy seed heads in autumn. See How to care for Clematis. It's the GardenerDirect Difference! Silver Moon blooms in more shade than any other clematis we've grown. Containers. This product is temporarily out of stock.