Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ in 2 Gallon Pot

Description

Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’

Category: Flowering Climbing Plants

Zone Hardiness: 4-9

Pruning Group: B1

Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ is a luxuriant and elegant climber, cherished for its large, creamy-yellow flowers. These exquisite blooms, often reaching up to 6 inches across, display a soft, buttery hue with green highlights that can brighten any garden setting. The flowers feature a delightful contrast with their pale yellow anthers, making them a visual standout from late spring to early summer, with a second, less profuse bloom in late summer.

This variety is hardy in zones 4 through 9 and achieves a moderate height of 6-8 feet, making it suitable for a variety of garden spaces, including smaller areas or container gardening. As a Group B1 pruner, ‘Guernsey Cream’ requires light pruning. In early spring, prune back the top third of the plant to encourage a lush growth and a prolific blooming season. A second light pruning after the first flush of flowers can promote a second period of blooming.

‘Guernsey Cream’ thrives best in a position that receives full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering, especially during dry spells. The roots should be kept cool and shaded, either with a layer of mulch or by planting low-growing companion plants around the base.

Planting Tips:

• Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil, ensuring the root area remains cool and shaded.
• Water regularly to maintain moist soil, especially in dry conditions.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer.
• Suitable for growing against walls, trellises, or along fences.