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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) Cultivar: Will Goodwin Hybridized by Pennell; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1954
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet Violet/Lavender Purple
Flower Fragrance: No fragrance
Bloom Shape: Semi-Double
Bloom Diameter: Large - 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Pruning Groups: Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering
On May 5, 2007, Gardenunicorn from Springfield, VA wrote:
This clematis grows well, but disappointed that it was not anything close to the blue that was advertised. Like the photos here, mine is purple. The seed heads are fabulous year-round and almost worth the incorrect color description. That said - don't buy this varirty if you want a true blue clematis.
On Jun 6, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
Very pretty flowers, but I was disappointed that it was not the “true blue” shown and described in catalogs. Maybe in other gardens with other soil conditions it would be blue. I love Clematis though, so it is still a keeper. This is actually one of my favorites. Blooms late May to late June in my garden.
On Dec 28, 2005, wallaby1 from Lincoln
(United Kingdom) (Zone 8a) wrote:
I live 4 miles from the nursery, Pennels, which produced this clematis. I did, however, buy this as a young plant from a local supermarket, who sell plants from a major supplier. I have noticed this plant has a reddish/purple flush radiating from the centre along the midribs, and am not sure if this is because of the soil it is growing in, or is a trait carried through from the original source.
On Apr 27, 2005, Gourd from Antoine Mesilla Park/Mesquite, NM (Zone 7b) wrote:
This plant is only 1 year old and has surpassed any of my expectations, it only had two blooms so far. The flower lasts a little over one week, which surprised me and it's petals are quite firm to the touch.
On Oct 31, 2004, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:
I added this clematis hybrid around 1998. It took off within a year and has been a reliable bloomer and very hardy. I have the roots shaded by a spirea bush. Generally blooms in late June, most years it will rebloom in August. We have acid soil and I find that the blooms tend to be more purple than the "powder blue" noted on the card that came with it. It recommends a soil PH of 6.0 - 6.5. I like the color and the vine is doing well, so why fix something that's not broken?
The picture I uploaded was taken when the vine was about 3 years old - it's more than doubled it's size now.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Pasadena, California San Leandro, California San Marino, California Chicago, Illinois Hampton, Illinois Washington, Illinois Severn, Maryland Mount Laurel, New Jersey Brooklyn, New York Ithaca, New York Tulsa, Oklahoma Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Hereford, Texas Paris, Texas Annandale, Virginia Springfield, Virginia
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