Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’
$34.99
Clematis Comtesse de Bouchaud covers a fence or trellis with abundant mauvish rose-pink flowers and creamy-yellow stamens from early through late summer.
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Description
Abundant mauvish rose-pink flowers with creamy-yellow stamens cover Clematis Comtesse de Bouchaud from early through late summer. This deciduous climber reaches about 5 to 8 feet tall and 20 to 40 inches wide, training readily over fences, trellises, or wall-side supports.
Plant it in sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the roots and base cool and shaded, and use a large container when patio growing is preferred.
The plant can irritate skin and is harmful if eaten by pets or horses; wear gloves while handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Climbers and wall shrubs |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Wall cover, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Comtesse de Bouchaud Clematis |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23002191, CLEMCB00001G, 201848924, 201993630 |
| Cultivation | Train stems onto a sturdy support in sun or partial shade. Keep the roots cool in moist, well-drained soil, and water deeply during dry periods. |
| Usps | Large mauvish rose-pink flowers carry creamy-yellow stamens., Leaf stalks secure the vine across fences, trellises, and walls., Grow in sun or partial shade with cool roots and well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | In spring or fall, layer a flexible stem into soil and keep it watered until roots form. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, snails, caterpillars, and earwigs feeding on petals. |
| Diseases | Watch for clematis wilt, slime flux, and occasional honey fungus. |
| Pruning | In early spring, cut each stem back to about 2 to 3 feet, leaving at least two pairs of healthy buds. |
| Hazardous information | The plant can irritate skin and is harmful if eaten by pets or horses; wear gloves while handling it. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give top growth sun or partial shade while keeping the roots shaded. |