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Blue Clematis

Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley'

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Overview

The Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' is an early bloomer, revered for its large, lavender-blue flowers—up to 7 inches in diameter—with contrasting creamy stamens. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches heights of 8-12 feet and spreads 3-4 feet. Plant in well-drained soil with the base shaded and crown in full sun to partial shade. Prune lightly in late winter. A stunning climber, ideal for trellises and arbors.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type VineClimate Temperate
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — The Blue Clematis, notably the Clematis 'Mrs; vine for full or half, image 76

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches heights of 8-12 feet and spreads 3-4 feet
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — When integrating into a landscape; thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches heights of 8-12 feet and, image 60
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Soil should be well-draining and fertile, with a consistent moisture level maintained
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — providing the plant with ample sunlight on its flowering tops while keeping the root zone shaded and, image 64
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — or arbors to showcase its vertical beauty; an east- or west-facing position is ideal
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — with an average of six to eight sepals that resemble petals
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Each blossom measures about 6 to 8 inches across and boasts a classic clematis form; when integrating, image 55
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches heights of 8-12 feet and spreads 3-4 feet; providing the plant with ample
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Cholmondeley' is an early bloomer; plant in well-drained soil with the base shaded and crown in full, image 47
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — The Blue Clematis, notably the Clematis 'Mrs
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — A stunning climber, ideal for trellises and arbors; or arbors to showcase its vertical beauty, image 52
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, Clematis 'Mrs; vine with blue and lavender blooms, image 66
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Soil should be well-draining and fertile, with a consistent moisture level maintained; it requires support such
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — with an average of six to eight sepals that resemble petals; blue and lavender flowers in the garden, image 79
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — vine for full or half; hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, Clematis 'Mrs, image 69
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — with an average of six to eight sepals that resemble petals; blue and lavender flowers in the garden
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — This variety blooms prolifically from late spring through early summer; prune lightly in late winter, image 57
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Cholmondeley' is a Group 2 or B type, indicating that it produces flowers on both old and new wood, image 81
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — it requires support such as trellises; with an average of six to eight sepals that resemble petals
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — vine with blue and lavender blooms
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — it requires support such as trellises; with an average of six to eight sepals that resemble petals, image 84
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — Cholmondeley' is a Group 2 or B type, indicating that it produces flowers on both old and new wood, image 35
Blue Clematis (Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley') — This variety blooms prolifically from late spring through early summer
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