Clematis 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux'

Also Known As

Clematis 'Capitaine Thuilleaux'

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-11

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Clematis 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux' plant details

Clematis 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: repeat-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink bars stand out on a creamy background. Flowers are 6-8". [Group B, May -June and August, 5-6']

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

An old clematis rarely offered, Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux was named by the French nurseryman for one of his sons who lost his life in World War I. Rich pink centers fade to gray with contrasting dark stamens on this compact plant. Works beautifully in partial shade and/or in a large container. Early Large Flowered Clematis. Thuilleaux, France, 1918.