Mrs. Spencer Castle Clematis
Clematis 'Mrs. Spencer Castle'
SKU
05520
A prized clematis, popular in gardens for over 100 years. This beautiful climber produces exquisite, large, semi-double heliotrope-pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Late summer brings a second flush of lovely single flowers with softer coloring. Feature on a garden fence or trellis or allow to meander through shrub beds. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems quickly reach 6 to 8 ft. tall, with support. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring, and again in late summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Espalier, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Provide well-drained 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. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Avoid hard pruning; previous year stems produce early double blooms. Clip stems by one-third after first flush to promote repeat bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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