MOONGATE MOCHA PINK CLEMATIS (GROUP1)
CLEMATIS MOONGATE MOCHA
Clematis 'Moongate Mocha'
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MOONGATE MOCHA PINK CLEMATIS (GROUP1)
Clematis 'Moongate Mocha' is a captivating, distinct selection that brings a sophisticated, moody elegance to the vertical garden. Known for its rich, chocolate-to-maroon petals and contrasting light stamens, it offers a dramatic departure from the traditional clear blues and purples commonly found in the Clematis genus. 'Moongate Mocha' is highly valued for its vigorous climbing habit and its ability to act as a bold focal point when trained over arbors, trellises, or fences. The flowers are medium-sized and possess a velvety texture that seems to shimmer in the light, providing a lush, high-end appearance that makes it a standout choice for refined landscape designs.
'Moongate Mocha' is part of Group1 and for best results, site it in a location where its "head" is in full sun, but its "feet" are kept cool and shaded. This means choosing a spot that receives ample light for the flowering vines while utilizing a groundcover, mulch, or low-growing companion plants to keep the root zone shaded and cool. It thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Regular watering is essential during the active growing season, particularly in the heat of summer, to support its vigorous production of blooms.
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con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
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(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
Clematis Groups:
Clematis Group 1 (Early-flowering) - These varieties bloom on old wood (growth from the previous year) in early spring. They generally require no routine pruning; if they become too large or untidy, simply trim them back immediately after they finish flowering.
Clematis Group 2 (Large-flowered hybrids) - These typically produce a flush of blooms in early summer on old wood and often a second, lighter flush on new growth later in the season. Prune them lightly in early spring by removing dead or weak stems, cutting back to the highest pair of healthy buds, and optionally trimming again after the first bloom to encourage re-flowering.
Clematis Group 3 (Late-flowering) - These bloom on new wood (growth produced during the current season) in late summer or fall. They are the most forgiving to prune; cut them back hard in late winter or early spring, typically to about 6β12 inches above the ground, to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant blooms.
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