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Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' (Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'
Other names
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Comtesse de Bouchaud' _ 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' is a large, deciduous climber with heart-shaped, rich-green leaves. In summer it bears abundant, rose-pink flowers with creamy-yellow stamens.
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, Rose-pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Clematis wilt , Slime flux Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' (Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots & base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep.
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 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'
Other names
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Comtesse de Bouchaud' _ 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' is a large, deciduous climber with heart-shaped, rich-green leaves. In summer it bears abundant, rose-pink flowers with creamy-yellow stamens.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Rose-pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' (Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained or moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant top of root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots & base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter. Suitable for containers at least 45cm deep.
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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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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