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 7cm container.
How to plant and prune your Clematis. |
