Large-Flowered Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
Adding a touch of elegance to the garden, Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ is a deciduous climber with luminous, fully double, pure white flowers, 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm), composed of several layers of narrow white tepals which tend to recurve at their tips. The gorgeous rosettes are occasionally tinged with green. White filaments and cream anthers adorn the center of the blossoms. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then from late summer to early fall. Hardy, and moderately vigorous, this showy large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas, and other garden structures.
As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, and their wide array of colors and tolerances in terms of exposure and climate. It is no wonder they are so popular! From tree huggers to container varieties, there is a Clematis for every garden and flowers for almost every month of the year! Members of the Ranunculaceae family, they include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They create year after year a ravishing colorful show in the garden whether solely trained on walls, arbors, or trellises, or grown in association with other climbers. They are divided into 3 groups which determine how they should be pruned. Regular pruning of Clematis is important as it promotes strong growth and flowering as well as a harmonious plant. If left unpruned, Clematis can turn into a mass of tangled stems with a bare base and flowers well above eye level.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Climbers |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Clematis |
Common names | Clematis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls And Fences |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis) do I need for my garden?
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