Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' (Comtesse de Bouchaud Clematis)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Cultivar | 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Vine |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Height | 2.5-4 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | Clematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Large flowers a beautiful rosy pink colour with soft yellow stamens, 10-15 cm in diameter. |
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