Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The brilliant flowers of the Sunset Clematis let you enjoy the vivid shades of a sunset all day. This Clematis hybrid features 8-petaled flowers that measure 4 to 6 inches across and have a deep reddish-plum hue with purple accents. The petals have a satin finish and velvety texture. Soft yellow-hued anthers provide additional color. This Clematis is a free-flowering variety that blooms in May through June and again in September. Pointed green foliage fills in the areas between blooms.
The reaching vines of Clematis ‘Sunset’ need an arbor or trellis for support. Plant this vining perennial along a fence, shed, or structure the vines can climb. Use this flowering plant to create a privacy screen or focal point in the landscape. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, so it is a good pick for rural areas with large animal populations. Grow the Sunset Clematis in zones 4 through 9.
Sunset Clematis Care
Plant the Sunset Clematis in full sun to partial shade. The ideal planting site will expose the upper portion of the plant to full sun while shading the roots. The soil should have a high organic content and be moist but well drained. Clematis prefers damp but not overly wet conditions. Water weekly and apply a thick layer of mulch to retain moisture and further protect the roots.
Prune in late winter or early spring. Trim above a set of buds, removing old or leggy growth and creating a full and dense form.
Sunset Clematis Spacing
The Sunset Clematis reaches 6 to 10 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart when creating a continuous planting. One plant can grow in a 16-inch wide container.
Sunset Clematis Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Red
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sunset Clematis
- Also Known As
- Clematis
- Botanical Name
- Clematis hybrid 'Sunset'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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