One of the most popular pink varieties with 4 – 6″ rose pink flowers with creamy yellow stamens. Grows 8 – 12′. Botanical Name- Clematis Comtesse de Bouchard Pronunciation- klih-MAT-iss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Mauve pink Bloom Time- July – September Companion Plants- Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ – pink-lavender vs upright purple Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds (some tubular-flowered species) Plant Habit- Vine
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP1 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune according to group type; keep roots cool and watered, fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Pruning depends on the type. Group 1 (spring bloomers): prune after flowering. Group 2 (repeat bloomers): light pruning in late winter. Group 3 (summer bloomers): cut back to the ground in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after the first bloom; moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage with compost to prevent root rot. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
