Clematis 'Blue Angel' (Blue Angel Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Cultivar'Blue Angel'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 30
Height1.5-2.5 m
Spread0.5-1 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PestsClematis 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.
Notable SpecimensThe Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionPale blue flowers with ruffled petal edges.

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