SCIENTIFIC NAME: Clematis 'Nellie Moser'

COMMON NAME: Clematis

FAMILY: Ranunculaceae

TYPE: perennial

LEAVES: opposite, ovate, may be single or compound on the vine, petioles used as tendrils for climbing

FLOWER: 4" to 6" across, with 4 to 6 petaloid sepals, solitary or in panicles of 3; white, red, blue or pink, solid or bicolors

SEASON OF BLOOM: late spring and summer on new wood; prune in late fall or early spring

GROWTH HABIT: trailing vine up to 10'

SOIL: cool, moist and fertile; prefers alkaline soil

SUN: part shade best to keep roots cool

HARDINESS: zone 5

UTILIZATION: excellent for trellis, arbor, wall, or fence

DISEASES: stem rot

INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: none reported

PROPAGATION: semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring to summer

MAINTENANCE: mulch to protect roots from heat; prune to 1' to 3' in late fall or early spring to promote better flowering

NOTES: Plant should perform well once established, which may be difficult.