Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: Walter Pennell
Country of Origin: England
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
Typical Plant Size: Typically 10 to 15 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Large - between 6 to 8 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Lilac/Lavender hue
Center Color (Anthers): Cream/White anthers
Bloom Shape: Single
Semi-Double
Ruffled or wavy tepal texture
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Prefers full sun
Suitability as Cut Flower: Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life)
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls
Awards: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height: 10-12 feet
Plant Spread: 15-18 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Division
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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  • Clematis

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Photo by Ecograndma
Location: At a local nursery

Date: 2013-05-21
Photo by victor
Photo by Kell
Location: In backyard Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2014-04-14
Will Goodwin Clematis
Photo by victor
Location: My friend's garden.
Date: 2009-0523
Great color. Doesn't fade in sun.

Photo courtesy of Brushwood Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Photo by victor
Photo by Kell
Location: In backyard, Elk Grove, CA
Date: 2014-4-20
Spent Will Goodwin clematis

Photo courtesy of Brushwood Nursery
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Photo courtesy of: Tom Potterfield
Photo by Kell
Photo by Kell
Location: Zone 4 Wisconsin
Date: 2009-06-30
6-30-09 zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: At a local nursery
Photo by Calif_Sue
Photo by Calif_Sue

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo by victor
Photo by victor
Photo by Kell
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 14, 2013 10:58 AM concerning plant:
    Will Goodwin is probably the most beautiful clematis that I grow. The shade of lilac on the flowers is impossible to describe. You just have to see it for yourself. Plus, the flowers are nice and large.
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