Clematis Duchess of Albany

Clematis Duchess of Albany

Clematis Duchess of Albany a cultivar raised by Jackmans of Woking in 1890, from crossing cl. texensis with cl.'Star of India'. This fine clematis has upright miniature tulip-like flowers which are 5-6cm (2-2.5in) in length. The four tepals are held closely together, opening enough to reveal the pinkish anthers. The tepals are a deep candy pink on the inside, with a darker central bar. They have a nice satin sheen. The thick flower stalk (peduncle) gives the flower a long-lasting quality as a cut flower. Best grown at almost ground level where the flowers can be looked into, however the outside of the flowers has an attractive pink colouring. A very useful garden plant. RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Flowers:  mid summer - mid autumn.

Height:  3m (9-10ft)

Pruning group 3

Zone 3-9

Plant is sent out ex 3 litre deep container.

How to plant and prune your Clematis.