Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: Walter Pennell
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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
Plant Group: Patens
Typical Plant Size: Typically 6 to 8 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Large - between 6 to 8 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Mauve hue
Center Color (Anthers): Yellow anthers
Bloom Shape: Double blooms in all climates
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Prefers full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls
Good choice for hot climates

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall

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Common names
  • Clematis

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Location: FPF Home, Warren County, Kentucky
Date: 2022-05-18
First blooms on this plant.
  • Uploaded by FPF

Date: 2012-05-23 
Violet Elizabeth in the morning sun, May, z7
Photo by Shannon

Photo courtesy of Brushwood Nursery
Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Feb 21, 2012 8:04 AM concerning plant:
    Named after Violet Smith, a Pennell office employee. Parentage: 'Vyvyan Pennell' x 'Mrs. Spencer Castle'.

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