Clematis 'Duchess of Albany'

Flower Colour: Lilac-pink margins have a deep rose-pink central bar
Thick tulip-like flowers point outwards
Flower Size: 5 cm
Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall
Pruning Group:
Group: Texensis
Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets
Attractive seed heads

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
2-3 m

SPREAD:
2-3 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Clematis grow best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun. Protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial. Large flowering bi-colours, reds and blues, may fade quickly if planted in direct sun. Roots need a cool environment to thrive; it is recommended to plant a ground cover or shallow-rooted perennial to shade the roots; mulching is suggested. Plant the crown 3-5 cm below the soil's surface. Clematis are slow to establish and initially need to be tied to a trellis or fence to begin climbing.

Additional Notes about Clematis:

Clematis are grouped into three different categories for pruning and maintenance:

Group 3: Late Flowering - Flowers form on the terminal, 60-90 cm of the current season's growth. Some bloom as early as midsummer and continue into the fall. In early spring, prune each stem, leaving the lowest 2-3 buds. The new growth can be tipped back when it reaches about 30 cm, to induce better branching and flowering.