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Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' (Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie')
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per year
8m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Other names
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie', Clematis tangutica 'Bill MacKenzie', Clematis orientalis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bill MacKenzie' _ 'Bill MacKenzie' is a large, vigorous, deciduous climber with finely-cut, green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears bright-yellow flowers with red anthers. In autumn and winter it has attractive silky seed-heads.
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Red, Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' (Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, especially chalky soils. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Other names
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie', Clematis tangutica 'Bill MacKenzie', Clematis orientalis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Bill MacKenzie' _ 'Bill MacKenzie' is a large, vigorous, deciduous climber with finely-cut, green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears bright-yellow flowers with red anthers. In autumn and winter it has attractive silky seed-heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Red, Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' (Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, especially chalky soils. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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