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Clematis The Countess of Wessex™

Scientific Name: Clematis 'Evipo073'

Also Known As

  • Clematis 'The Countess of Wessex'
  • Countess of Wessex Large Flowered Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Clematis The Countess of Wessex™ plant details

Clematis The Countess of Wessex™ is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis The Countess of Wessex™

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big flowers, compact, container plant, long-blooming, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis The Countess of Wessex™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It has lovely 5 to 7 inch white flowers with pink stripes on the center bar of the sepals. The color of the bar varies in intensity. A stunning selection chosen by the Countess herself from the Evison/Poulsen breeding program. Very compact and tolerant of shade. Evison, UK, 2012.

Gardening facts about Clematis The Countess of Wessex™ plant

How to Grow Clematis The Countess of Wessex™

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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