Clematis Flower Paler Than Usual

Question

The colour of my Lilac clematis seems a lot paler than usual and I was wondering why. Only one flower has opened so far the the others might not be as pale.

Answer 1

Do you fertilize your clematis? If not, it may be due some. Fertilize in April, June and August with a balanced fertilizer. Another cause might be if there is more sun than usual. Too much sun on some red, purple, and bicolored hybrids can cause them to fade.

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/clematis/

https://ag.umass.edu/home-lawn-garden/fact-sheets/clematis