Duchess of Edinburgh Clematis is a deciduous climbing perennial vine with bright green foliage that flowers on both new and old wood. The large double white flowers with the occasional green tint bloom first heavily in early spring on old wood than again from late summer to fall on new wood. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil. Needs support.
Type: |
Perennial, Vine |
Height: |
8’ - 12’ |
Spread: |
3’ - 6' |
Spacing: |
4’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to wilt and stem rot, which can be fatal. Other potential diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust. Potential insect pests include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. Watch for spider mites. If possible, plant the roots in the area with afternoon shade and climb the foliage into full sun for best results.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Trellises and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Rose, Iris
IMAGES: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh', (2) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh', 2015, (2) Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh', 2016
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.