clematis 'nelly moser'

$30.95
Size: 1 gallon staked
  • single pale pink with a deep lilac-pink central bar
  • bloom time: mid-spring and late summer 
  • re-bloomer
  • bloom on short stems from the previous years growth, often re-blooming on the new growth in late summer
  • prune in early spring: remove all dead and weak stems, on healthy stems, prune weak tips back to plump green buds
  • if plants are pruned after the first flush of flower, they will have better branching, but the second flush of flowers will be lost
  • zone 3
  • height 3-4m
  • spread 2-3m 
  • colour bi-coloured
  • clematis grow best in a rich, moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun
  • protection from intense afternoon sun is beneficial 
  • large flowering bi-colours, reds and blues, may fade quickly if planted in direct sun
  • roots need a cool environment to thrive
  • it is recommended planting a ground cover or shallow rooted perennial to shade the roots
  • mulching is suggested
  • plant the crown 3-5cm below the soil's surface
  • clematis are slow to establish and initially need to be tied to a trellis or fence to begin climbing
  • full sun
  • attracts hummingbirds
  • fast growing
  • rabbit resistant
  • deer resistant
  • (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)