The Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' is an elegant and vigorous perennial climber, recognized for its large, slightly satiny, light lavender-blue flowers that bring softness and brightness to trellises, pergolas, fences, and sunny to partially shaded walls.
Its blooming begins in late spring and can offer a re-bloom in late summer, extending its interest in the garden. It develops a robust vine with a well-balanced framework, ideal for quickly covering a structure and creating a spectacular effect.
Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' belongs to pruning group 2, requiring light pruning in spring to preserve early blooming. It prefers rich, cool, and well-drained soil, with its base in shade and its head in the sun. It is generally not attractive to deer, an interesting advantage for gardens in rural Quebec.
Botanical name: Clematis ‘Mrs. Cholmondeley’
Type: Perennial climber
Bloom: June (possible re-bloom in August)
Color: Light lavender-blue
Height: 2.5 to 3 m
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 4
Pruning: Group 2 (light pruning in spring)
Assets: Large bright flowers, early blooming, generally not attractive to deer
The Clematis 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' is ideal for those seeking an elegant, hardy, and free-flowering blue climber, perfectly suited for Quebec gardens.