Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: D.T. Poulsen
Country of Origin: Denmark
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 6
USDA Zone 7
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
USDA Zone 10
USDA Zone 11
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Medium - between 4 to 6 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): White/Cream/Silver hue
Other: May be tinged green in the spring
Center Color (Anthers): Yellow anthers
Preferred Light: Prefers partial shade
Suitability as Cut Flower: Excellent cut flower (strong stem, long vase life)
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Plant Height: 8-10 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Child plants: one child plant

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Alabast™
Cultivar name: 'Poulala'
Common names
  • Clematis

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This is Alabast's 3rd year.

I grow Alabast. I love that it is early here. I have it on a trel

Photo courtesy Joy Creek Nursery.  Used with permission.

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