Leather flower

Leather flower Care

Clematis×jackmanii

What is the plant

One of the most popular vine flowers, the Clematis x Jackmanii, has beautiful, rich purple flowers that bloom along a vine. They are most often used to cover bare spots in gardens or along mailbox poles.

The Leather Flower is extremely easy to train to grow vertically or around areas. Created in the late 1800s in England, this flower has become one of the most popular garden choices. Growing quickly and blooming beautiful flowers, the Leather Flower is easy to identify.

This vine plant can grow to 7-15 feet (2.1 - 4.5 m) and is an aggressive species that will return each year and expand. With careful planning, this vine plant can cohabit with other plants but will quickly overrun a garden if not maintained. They are most commonly found in Northern America but are recognizable around the world.

These flowers are deer and rabbit resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens. They bloom during the summer and are very attractive to birds.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

20°C - 26°C

hardiness zone

4 - 8

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You’ll need to provide consistent water for this plant to keep the soil moist but never soaked. Test the soil weekly to determine how much water is needed.
Pruning
Pruning is required to keep this plant from overcrowding but shouldn’t be done often to new vines.
Fertilizer
You’ll need to provide a complete fertilizer mixture monthly.

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Sunlight
Full sunlight is best, but partial shade will be required in high temperatures. It needs at least 6 hours of fun sun a day.
Soil
The Leather Flower requires soil, such as loam or sand, that drains well and is able to maintain a cooler temperature. You’ll also want to ensure you’ve dug a deep enough hole, as these roots prefer to be cool.
Propagation
Propagation is best done with cuttings from new-growth vines.

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Temperature
This plant prefers warmer temperatures but not too hot, as it can interfere with root growth. The temperature range is 30–80°F (-1 to 26°C).
Container
A container is not recommended for this plant, but it can be easily transplanted from a pot to your chosen garden spot.
Fun fact
This plant does not have a native home as it was created between hybrids but has quickly spread around the world for its beauty!