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Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Cultivar: Crystal Fountain
Additional cultivar information: (PP18223, aka Fairy Blue)
Hybridized by Hayakawa; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2003

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4 vendors have this plant for sale.

11 members have or want this plant for trade.

Group:
Early Large-flowered

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Bloom Shape:
Double

Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Pruning Groups:
Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering

Patent Information:
Patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

6 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive kentstar On Sep 2, 2009, kentstar from Ravenna, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:

I have had better luck with this cultivar than any other clem I have! It survives my cold, snowy winters, my neglect, and anything else I might do to it, without even a hiccup! Beautiful flowers, especially the first flush. The flowers seem to 'sparkle', and are a nice lilac color. It's a keeper for sure. The next flush produced the lilac flowers, combined with some 'pinker' ones. The mix of lilac and pink blooms is stunning!

Neutral Joan On May 21, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:


Editor's Note

Some resources list all parts of all Clematis species poisonous if ingested. The toxic principal is Anemonin, and symptoms after ingestion include intense burning sensation in the mouth and mouth ulcers.

Dermatitis and skin irritation has also been recorded, as have allergies and hay fever type symptoms from pollen inhalation.

We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Positive Pupula On May 14, 2009, Pupula from Greenwich, CT wrote:

This plant is already covered in blooms in mid-May in my Greenwich CT zone 6 garden, I planted it last year to cover some ugly pipes on the side of my house it looks beautiful and lush, and is growing in pretty poor soil, bravo Crystal Fountain Clematis.

Positive outdoorlover On Apr 3, 2008, outdoorlover from Enid, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant is easy to grow and the flowers are as pretty as the pictures. I have loved having it for the last 2 or 3 years.

Positive Shirley1md On Nov 4, 2006, Shirley1md from Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:

Also known as 'Evipo038'. Since this Clematis has a compact height, it is perfect for growing in containers or through small shrubs.

Positive linjasar On May 24, 2005, linjasar from Sarver, PA (Zone 5a) wrote:

I purchased a bare root, tiny plant via the mail in 2004 (can't remember where I ordered it from). Planted it and crossed my fingers. It's grown over 36 inches so far in 2005 and has one big fat bud very low on the plant, close to the ground. Will add a picture when it blooms.

Positive lmelling On Oct 31, 2004, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:

I purchased a small bare root clematis in spring 2004 and it has begun to settle in and grow. No flowering yet, I'm hoping for a show next spring. I'm very excited about it.

Information about this new cultivar reads: "A new and exciting hybrid! The large flowers of lilac blue are fully double with quill-like stamens flowing from the center. Exotic and almost "Passion Flower" like in appearance. A repeat bloomer that will commence in the spring with a few intermittent flowers throughout the summer and another large blooming in the fall. Hardy zones 4 - 9."

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California
Stockton, California
Greenwich, Connecticut
Lake City, Florida
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hillsboro, New Hampshire
Campbell Hall, New York
Ithaca, New York
Ravenna, Ohio
Enid, Oklahoma
Sarver, Pennsylvania
Austin, Texas
Ripon, Wisconsin



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