Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: Walter Pennell
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 6
USDA Zone 7
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
USDA Zone 10
USDA Zone 11
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Very Large - over 8 inches (20+ cm)
Bloom Color (Tepals): Lilac/Lavender hue
Bloom Shape: Single
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Prefers full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8-10 ft.
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall

Common names
  • Clematis

Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jan 28, 2012 2:46 PM concerning plant:
    Named after the Pennell company's Managing Director. Parentage: 'Vyvyan Pennell' x 'Percy Picton'.

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