Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'

clematis (group 3)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: July to September
• Flower colour: mauve-pink
• Other features: N/A
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  This late summer flowering clematis produces masses of large, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres from July to September. A favourite of gardeners since the beginning of the twentieth century, it is easy-to-grow and less prone to clematis-wilt than other large-flowered varieties. Ideal for growing against a sunny wall.
  
  
• Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
  • Eventual Height: 3m
  • Eventual Spread: 1m
  Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' - clematis (group 3) Glorious large mauve-pink flowers