Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis 'Prince Charles'
Clematis
Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Prince Charles |
Hybridized | by Keay |
Registered or introduced: | 1975 |
Group:
Late Large-flowered
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Single
Flat
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Large - 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Other details:
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pruning Groups:
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring
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Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Sebastopol, California
Chicago, Illinois
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Reno, Nevada
Sparks, Nevada
Fanwood, New Jersey
Raleigh, North Carolina
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Sep 23, 2006, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Received The Royal Horticultural Society, Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 2002. |
Positive | On Jul 19, 2006, TomH3787 from Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: A vigorous grower, blooms heavily and repeatedly. No problems with wilt or disease and does not mind heat and humidity. |
Positive | On Mar 24, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) wrote: vigorous grower, attractive light blue flowers. |