Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie'

Also Known As

Clematis tangutica 'Bill Mackenzie'
Golden Clematis
Old Man's Beard
Russian Virgin's Bower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 18'-22'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie' plant details

Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 18 FT - 22 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, floriferous, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clematis Bill MacKenzie has large, 2" bright yellow flowers in profusion from early to late summer followed by beautiful silky seedheads in autumn.

By: Brushwood Nursery

An exuberant deciduous vine with a long succession of mustard yellow gold, lantern shaped blooms on long stalks from mid-summer until well into Fall. The blooms have contrasting maroon anthers. Deeply cut, fresh green leaves which set a beautiful back drop for the blooms or the lovely silken seed heads. One of the best of the Oriental types. Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds (about 6-8" above ground level) before growth starts in spring.