Belle of Taranaki Clematis

Clematis 'Belle of Taranaki'

Pronunciation: KLEM-a-tis
SKU #31803
4-9

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 7 to 9 ft. tall with support.
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Description An early-flowering clematis that produces stunning, large, long-lasting, double blooms of the deepest blue-violet with just a hint of a reddish bar on the petals. A repeat bloom in late summer produces semi-single blooms of the same coloring. Provides delightful vertical interest to any garden fence or trellis. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Late Spring and Late Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower Color Violet-blue
Foliage Color Dark Green
Companion Plants Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care Instructions Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
History 'Belle of Taranaki', a sport of C. 'Multi Blue', is a recent arrival to the U.S. market from New Zealand.
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DescriptionAn early-flowering clematis that produces stunning, large, long-lasting, double blooms of the deepest blue-violet with just a hint of a reddish bar on the petals. A repeat bloom in late summer produces semi-single blooms of the same coloring. Provides delightful vertical interest to any garden fence or trellis. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeLate Spring and Late Summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsBlack Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower ColorViolet-blue
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
History
History'Belle of Taranaki', a sport of C. 'Multi Blue', is a recent arrival to the U.S. market from New Zealand.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.