The ‘Nelly Moser’ clematis is a very popular perennial climbing plant, recognized for its large pale pink flowers adorned with a wide carmine stripe in the center of each petal. Its delicate contrast brings luminosity and elegance to trellises, pergolas, fences, and walls in sunny to semi-shady locations.
Its blooming begins in late spring and often offers a re-bloom in late summer, extending its garden interest. It develops a vigorous vine with a balanced structure, ideal for quickly covering a vertical structure.
The ‘Nelly Moser’ clematis belongs to pruning group 2, requiring light pruning in spring to preserve early flowering. It prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil, with its base in shade and its head in the sun. It is generally unattractive to deer, a welcome advantage in rural Quebec.
⚠️ Note: its color may be more intense when protected from the scorching afternoon sun.
Botanical name: Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’
Type: Perennial climbing plant
Bloom: June (possible re-bloom in August)
Color: Pale pink with carmine stripe
Height: 2 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 bicolored flowers, early bloom, generally unattractive to deer
The ‘Nelly Moser’ clematis is ideal for those seeking a luminous, elegant, and floriferous climber, perfectly suited to Quebec gardens.