Clematis Duchess of AlbanyClematis
科:毛茛科
Family:Ranunculaceae
属:铁线莲属
common name:Clematis
introduce:Plant Type: Vine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Spread: 3 to 6 feet
Bloom Time: July - September
Bloom Color: Deep pink
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Grow in fertile, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Roots should be kept cool, shaded and uniformly moist. Bloom occurs on the current year抯 growth. Prune back hard (to approximately 8-12?from the ground) to strong leaf buds in late winter to early spring to rejuvenate. Needs adequate supply of nutrients during the growing season to support rush of growth.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慏uchess of Albany?is a deciduous, small-flowering, climbing clematis vine that typically grows 8-12? and features tulip-shaped, deep pink flowers (2-3?diameter) with darker pink bands on the petal insides and yellow stamens. Profuse summer bloom (July-September). Pinnately trifoliolate medium green foliage.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Clematises are susceptible to stem rot and wilt which can be fatal.
Uses:
This clematis can be trained to climb a wall, trellis, fence, arbor, porch, lamppost or other stationary structure. Provides good architectural height and framework for small gardens. Can also be planted to sprawl over and through large shrubs, over old tree stumps or simply as a ground cover in conjunction with other flowering perennials.
