BARBARA CLEMATIS
BARBARA CLEMATIS
Zones - 4-9
Description-
Bred for its vigor, strong structure, and extended blooming period, the flowering cycle has been noted to last five weeks or more, with flowers eight inches across. Vivid purplish pink flowers with an even deeper colored central bar. Very free flowering from May to mid-July and again from August to September. Clematis love deep fertile soils, and protection from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. Won a Gold Medal at the 2002 Plantarium Arboricultural Trade Fair in Holland.
Key Benefits
Intense purplish-pink flowers with deep purple anthers appear first followed by reddish-purple in the later season display. Allow to cover fences, trellises and arbors or enjoy in a large container. Deciduous.
Time of Flowering
Late spring through mid summer & again late summer.
Average Landscape Size
Moderate growing stems 8 to 10 ft. long.
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Sun Exposure
Full to partial sun
Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F