Duchess of Edinburgh Clematis is a moderately fast growing cultivar producing large, double, rosette-like, white with green shading flowers. The first flush of flowers are borne of previous year's wood, in May and June. Then, during summer, single flowers are produced on new growth. It thrives best in full sun and well-drained soils. Excellent for walls, arbors, pergolas, trellises, poles and other structures that might benefit from or support the vine. Its effect is quite spectacular when grown against a dark background. * Refer to "Pruning" and "Feeding" tabs above for detailed Clematis care instructions. *

Height: 6' to 10' Landscape Usages: Climber, Foundation, Mailbox Plant, Outdoor Living Areas, Entryway, Espalier, Landscape Beds, Accent, Garden Pond, Containers / Planters, Focal Point Specimen, Woodland Border Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Foliage Color: Green Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained, Fertile, Loamy, Humusy Theme Gardens: Cottage, Perennial

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower, Foliage, Growth Habit / Form Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Fast Colors: White Resistant To: Heat, Insect, Disease Seasons of Bloom: Summer Blooms, Spring Blooms Type: Vines, Deciduous Water Needs: Average USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' Feeding Instructions

When planting a Clematis, it is important to build up soil with organic amendments (such as composted cow manure or mushroom compost) to retain moisture since the vine prefers a moist soil. A monthly feeding of liquid fertilizer or a complete organic fertilizer gives the vine the boost it needs for good growth and best flowering performance. There are slow-release organic fertilizers available in which a one-time application will last for 3 to 6 months. It's long been said that Clematis prefers their feet in the shade and their tops in the sun - this is a myth.

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' Pruning Instructions

Duchess of Edinburgh Clematis is an early-flowering species that produces flowers on the previous year's growth. Prune within a month after it is done blooming. This allows the vine to make new growth that produces next year's flowers. Prune out damaged or dead wood, or cut back overgrown shoots to keep it in bounds of the space allotted for it.

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' Pest Instructions

Clematis are generally resistant to pest's and diseases, however, Clematis wilt and powdery mildew can show up. To control Clematis wilt, immediately remove and destroy infected stems that begin to wilt (not from lack of watering), pruning below the point of infection. To discourage powdery mildew, plant in full to mostly sun and space plants for adequate air circulation. Morning sun is a must t dry morning dew from foliage. Water at the base of the Clematis vine to avoid wetting leaves when watering. During the season, pick off any diseased leaves where practical, and remove and destroy severely infected plants.