Blue Clematis
Clematis 'Mrs.Cholmondeley'
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Vine
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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