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Piilu Clematis

Clematis 'Piilu'

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Overview

The Clematis 'Piilu', also known as Little Duckling, is a compact, deciduous climber, growing to about 6-8 feet tall with a spread of up to 3 feet. Renowned for its profuse, early blooms, it flaunts two-toned pink petals with a striking, ruffled edge. Best in USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring well-drained soil. Ideal for small gardens, it can adorn trellises, walls, or containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — also known as Little Duckling
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — each spanning up to 4 inches acrossPiilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — the Piilu Clematis is perfectly sized for small gardensPiilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Standing between 4 to 6 feet in height with a spread of approximately 2 to 3 feetPiilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — this plant offers a second act with an abundance of single blossomsPiilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — also known as Little DucklingPiilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — growing to about 6-8 feet tall with a spread of up to 3 feet+7

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — The stamens' contrasting creamy yellow centers create a compelling focal point
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — each spanning up to 4 inches across
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — the Piilu Clematis is perfectly sized for small gardens
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Standing between 4 to 6 feet in height with a spread of approximately 2 to 3 feet
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — this plant offers a second act with an abundance of single blossoms
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — also known as Little Duckling
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — growing to about 6-8 feet tall with a spread of up to 3 feet
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Renowned for its profuse, early blooms, it flaunts two-toned pink petals with a striking, ruffled edge
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Best in USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring well-drained soil
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Ideal for small gardens, it can adorn trellises, walls, or containers
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — commonly referred to as the Piilu Clematis
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — One of the most noteworthy characteristics of this Clematis is its prolific blooming habit
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — The Piilu Clematis stands out with two waves of flowers
Piilu Clematis (Clematis 'Piilu') — Its first flush in late spring to early summer presents large double flowers

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