Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Country of Origin: France
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 6
USDA Zone 7
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring
Bloom Diameter: Medium - between 4 to 6 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Mauve hue
Bar or Accent Color (if applicable): Other: Dark Mauve
Center Color (Anthers): Purple anthers
Bloom Shape: Single
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Tolerates full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Additional Information: Free-flowering (very floriferous)
Recommendations: Good choice for a container

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 9-12 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees

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Common names
  • Clematis
Also sold as:
  • Dorothy Walton

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Photo by glengarry23
Photo by glengarry23
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2022-06-18
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2022-06
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2014-09-12

Date: 2011-07-28
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2016-06

Photo courtesy Joy Creek Nursery.  Used with permission.

Photo courtesy of Brushwood Nursery
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2016-06-08
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2016-06-08
Location: In my garden. Poland.
Location: In my garden. Poland.

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